{"product_id":"p6001","title":"Ibe Hidasuki Teacup","description":"This is an earlier work by Arihisa Kaneshige, an Ibe hidasuki tea cup from an artist who, despite being part of the Kaneshige lineage, constantly questions himself and creates works not as \"Arihisa Kaneshige,\" but simply as the potter, Arihisa.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA ceramic resume up to 1998 is enclosed, suggesting it was produced around that time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFired in an electric kiln at Ushigami-shita in Ibe, this is a relatively rare piece today as Arihisa no longer creates items such as tea cups.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile tea cup creation can be seen as the foundation of wheel-throwing, it is surprising how this simple form perfectly embodies both \"technique\" and \"refinement.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interior, with its spacious, open feel, is reminiscent of traditional tea ceramics, and combined with the strong, remaining wheel marks forming a spiral, it possesses a captivating presence.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThough the silhouette is gracefully rounded, the piece has an overall pleasant lightness, and the particularly thin-walled rim is elegant and seems very comfortable to use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe brilliance of the hidasuki, inherited from his father Sozan Kaneshige, is exceptional, and paired with the deep, tea-ceramic-like structure mentioned earlier, it allows one to fully enjoy the hospitality embodied by Arihisa.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough it is an earlier work, there are no signs of use or stains.\n\nOriginal wooden box (with two-sided batten lid)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.0cm x 7.9cm x Height 8.7cm\n\nArihisa Kaneshige was born as the third son of Intangible Cultural Property holder Sozan Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1975, he began learning pottery techniques under his father, Sozan.\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\nFor his beloved tea bowls in particular, he prioritizes the interior structure (mikomi) while pursuing a balance between comfort of use and the exterior form.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has received the Sanyo Shimbun Award at the Prefectural Exhibition, the Encouragement Award at the Tea Ceremony Form 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, 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 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":46618701660257,"sku":"6001","price":16000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6001.jpg?v=1790240775","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6001","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}