{"product_id":"p5983","title":"Ibe Cup","description":"This is an Ibe sake cup by Ariyasu Kaneshige, an artist who, despite being part of the Kaneshige lineage, constantly questions his own work, creating pieces not as \"Ariyasu Kaneshige,\" but as an individual potter named Ariyasu.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt includes a pottery history document up to 2006, and the piece was created between 2006 and 2010.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a *hikidashi-guro* (pulled-out black) sake cup that leads into his current *Genwan* series, featuring a charming combination of translucent *goma* (ash glaze) and an organic, luminous black finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rich, black surface has been made semi-translucent through the *hikidashi* process, and it possesses a glistening, wet luster that gives it an atmosphere more like a deep-sea creature than a piece of pottery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile it is an unconventional piece that glows with such mysterious allure, a quick glance into the interior (*mikomi*) reveals a sudden shift into the refined, seductive expression of a proper sake vessel; this rapid transformation and duality are what capture the viewer’s fascination.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe orthodox impression one receives when facing the interior stems from its form—a testament to the masterful craftsmanship of Ariyasu, who has poured his heart into tea ceramics, creating what is essentially a miniature tea bowl.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis item is unused; it was purchased new and kept carefully stored without being opened.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.6cm x 7.2cm x Height 4.2cm\n\nAriyasu Kaneshige was born as the third son of the Intangible Cultural Property holder, Sozan Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe began learning pottery techniques under his father, Sozan Kaneshige, in 1975.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became independent in 1980 and held his first solo exhibition in Okayama.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe currently 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 favorite form, the tea bowl, pursuing a balance between usability and the exterior aesthetic.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has received the Sanyo Shimbun Prize at the Prefectural Exhibition, the Encouragement Prize at the Exhibition of Tea Ceremony Forms, and the Tanko Biennale Encouragement Prize.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, he received the Japan Ceramic Society Award, and in 2018, he was honored with the Sanyo Shimbun Cultural Merit Award.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2019, he was designated as a holder of an 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":46618700415073,"sku":"5983","price":20000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5983.jpg?v=1790240765","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p5983","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}