{"product_id":"p5981","title":"Ibe Sake Cup","description":"True to the name of his kiln, Fugen-gama (\"Silent Kiln\"), Takeshi Ikenishi pursues his craft with quiet dedication, constantly challenging himself to recreate the masterpieces of antiquity and captivating people with his brilliant, bold works. This is an Ibe-te sake cup from his previous collection.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Ibe-te sake cup was produced between 2007 and 2010.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is an \"Ibe-te\" piece, created by applying a clay rich in iron—different from the body clay—before firing. Rather than following the recent trend of black-fired pieces mixed with cobalt, this technique adheres to the ancient Bizen Ibe-te method, producing a unique texture reminiscent of ironware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe surface has a distinctive color, like boiled-down glue or melted chocolate, and is beautifully adorned with a rich, subdued yellow sesame glaze (kama), giving it an atmosphere of great elegance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe amount of applied clay is adjusted on the interior and the foot; the interior reveals the deep purple hue of the base clay, while the inside of the foot displays a beautiful \"crepe-like\" wrinkle texture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAt first glance, the piece may appear rugged and even austere, but when held, the thumb fits perfectly into the indentation on the front right, naturally guiding the mouth to the rim—a testament to the essence of Ikenishi's research into ancient ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is an unused item, purchased new and carefully stored without ever being opened.\n\nOriginal signed wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.1cm x 6.9cm x Height 5.3cm\n\nTakeshi Ikenishi was born in Suita City, Osaka Prefecture, in 1961.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe subsequently studied Japanese, Korean, and Chinese ceramics in various regions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn January 1994, he built a five-chamber climbing kiln and a single-chamber anagama kiln in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has been exhibiting his work primarily through solo exhibitions since 1995.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2012, he established an additional studio in Wake, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture.","brand":"池西 剛","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618020348001,"sku":"5981","price":20000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5981.jpg?v=1790231187","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p5981","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}