{"product_id":"p6026","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is an earlier Bizen sake cup (guinomi) by Takeshi Ikenishi, an artist who, true to the name of his Fugen-gama kiln (\"Silent Kiln\"), lets his actions speak louder than words as he continues to challenge himself by recreating the masterpieces of the past, captivating people with his brilliant and bold works.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a Bizen-style sake cup produced between 2007 and 2010.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough it is a guinomi featuring goma (ash glaze) and sangiri (reduction firing)—two of the most representative Bizen finishes—the firing process, honed through extensive research, has resulted in a finish with an incredibly commanding presence.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe profound sangiri on the front has a presence so striking it could be mistaken for antique Bizen, and the mysterious luster, reminiscent of a damp rock surface even when dry, is simply irresistible.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clay surface, which shifts in luster every few centimeters, is also fascinating, as the original melt-like texture has been transformed into an even deeper finish through complex shadows.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe small, granular \"tobigoma\" (splattered ash) that evokes antique Bizen matches the deep clay surface perfectly, and the yellow goma that has settled slowly onto the matte surface of the interior particularly exudes an irresistible charm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThough it is a sake cup, it is designed so that the rim naturally draws the lips toward it, much like a tea bowl, embodying the essence of Ikenishi's research into ancient ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is an unused piece that was carefully stored in its original, unopened packaging since it was purchased new.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.9cm × 6.5cm × Height 6.0cm\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 also established a studio in Wake-cho, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture.","brand":"池西 剛","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618024181857,"sku":"6026","price":20000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6026.jpg?v=1790231224","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6026","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}