{"product_id":"p5716","title":"Ibe-choko","description":"This Ibe-style choko (sake cup) is the debut work of Kosuke Yashiro, who spent his formative years dreaming of working with Bizen ware in Ibe, finally realizing his long-held goal of building his own kiln there. It is a quintessential, straightforward Bizen piece that reflects Yashiro-sensei’s dedication to a lifelong career in Bizen ware, inspired by the works of the many potters born, raised, and laid to rest in the land of Ibe. While the overall coloration is understated and austere, it possesses the elegant \"scenery\" (keshiki) that defines authentic Bizen ware. The pairing of the slightly bluish-gray kase-goma (dry ash glaze) with the subtle reddish hue of the clay is a perfect match, reminiscent of the \"yama-tsuchi\" (mountain clay) period works of Yuho Kaneshige. Beyond its use as a tea cup, it is a versatile vessel that could also serve as a glass for shochu or a small bowl for side dishes. (*Note: As the clay body is somewhat porous, liquids may seep through if left inside for extended periods.)\n\nNo box\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 9.3cm x 9.2cm x Height 6.3cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*A shipping fee of 500 yen applies.\n\nKosuke Yashiro was born in Sapporo, Hokkaido in 1979. Around 2000, he began his apprenticeship under various kilns and artists in Ibe, Bizen City. He established his own kiln in Ibe and became an independent artist in September 2016.","brand":"屋代剛右","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618688487521,"sku":"5716","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5716.jpg?v=1790240487","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p5716","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}