{"product_id":"p5832","title":"Ibe Cup","description":"This Ibe sake cup is an earlier work by Iwao Kaneshige, an artist who was born and raised in the prestigious Kaneshige lineage and has been diligently honing his craft at the kiln where generations of masters, including the great Toyo Kaneshige and Michiaki Kaneshige, have fired their works. As the artist has focused more on glazed pottery in recent years, this is a rare Bizen-style piece. The texture of the clay is reminiscent of his father, Michiaki, and the shiso-colored surface, created using high-quality clay, radiates a rich, viscous luster—a testament to his mastery. Furthermore, the entire piece features beautiful green *kase-goma* (crusty ash glaze), a finish that is sure to delight long-time fans of the Kaneshige family. This combination of *kase-goma* and the shiso-colored hue is the piece's greatest appeal; when filled with sake, the clay’s melt-in-your-mouth texture is further enhanced, creating a magnificent aesthetic that is intoxicating to the eyes. (This is an unused item that has been carefully stored since its initial purchase, never having been opened.)\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san) included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.9cm × Diameter 6.4cm × Height 6.2cm\n\nIwao Kaneshige is the eldest son of Michiaki Kaneshige. Born and raised in a family of Bizen ware potters, his own love for ceramics led him to pursue a career in pottery. He refined his skills under the guidance of the Kaneshige family, went independent in 1995, and held his first solo exhibition at a gallery in Okayama. He has also exhibited in Kaneshige Family Exhibitions in 1999 and 2001.","brand":"金重 巖","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618690617441,"sku":"5832","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5832.jpg?v=1790240592","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p5832","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}