{"product_id":"p5862","title":"Ibe Shuten","description":"This is a new Ibe sake cup from a new kiln by Arihaku Kaneshige, a potter who, while belonging to the Kaneshige lineage, constantly questions himself and creates work not as \"Arihaku Kaneshige,\" but simply as the potter Arihaku.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece is created using a newly designed \"tsuchigama\" (earth kiln)—an anagama kiln built entirely from clay without the use of refractory bricks—representing a fusion of the Kaneshige firing method with this unique kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe first thing that catches the eye is the exquisite, mellow kiln alteration that appears to be both *kase-goma* (matte sesame glaze) and kiln-transformed, while the soft, fine-grained texture of the surface, reminiscent of a potter’s hands, feels almost alive—a testament to the ultimate fusion of kiln fire and clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe faint, deep yellow-tinged *hi-iro* (scarlet flame patterns) are exceptionally evocative, appearing as if the elegant *hi-iro* of the Kaneshige lineage has merged with the intense *hi-iro* of Old Bizen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece is overall quite substantial, featuring a wide *goke-zoko* (go-stone container) style base. This form embraces the mellow kiln alteration, effacing the artist's ego to bring the charm of the earth and fire directly to your lips and palms.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA subtle *hi-iro* appears in the interior, but when sake is poured in, the color suddenly sharpens, as if it were bursting into flame.\n\nSigned wooden box to be provided at a later date (please allow some time for shipping).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.1cm × 6.9cm × Height 6.0cm\n\nArihaku Kaneshige was born the third son of the holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property, Sozan Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1975, he began studying pottery under his father, Sozan Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became independent in 1980 and held his first solo exhibition in Okayama.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCurrently, he focuses on tea ceramics such as tea bowls, water jars, and flower vases, as well as tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe places particular emphasis on the interior structure (mikomi) of his tea bowls, striving for a balance between usability and the outer aesthetic.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has received the Sanyo Shimbun Award at the Prefectural Art Exhibition, the Encouragement Award at the Tea Ceremony Molding Exhibition, and the Tanko Biennale Encouragement Award, among others.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2003, he received the Japan Ceramic Society Award, and in 2018, he was awarded the Sanyo Shimbun Cultural Merit Award.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2019, he was designated as a holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property by Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is also dedicated to his solo exhibitions, which are held at various locations both within and outside the prefecture.","brand":"金重有邦","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618691371105,"sku":"5862","price":55000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5862.jpg?v=1790240627","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p5862","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}