{"product_id":"p6094","title":"Ibe Shuten","description":"This is a new Ibe sake cup fired in a small climbing kiln by Yuho Kaneshige, an artist who, while part of the Kaneshige lineage, constantly questions himself and creates works as an individual potter.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFired in a small climbing kiln built in 2005, this sake cup features a classic ash-covered yohen (kiln transformation) style, the first of its kind from the artist in quite some time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThough the cup is slightly small and elegant, it possesses a substantial presence thanks to its ash-covered yohen; holding it in your palm, you can almost visualize the ash washing over the piece inside the kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe color and texture of the ash-covered yohen are of the high quality characteristic of Yuho-sensei, and the beautiful grayish surface, combined with meticulous finishing, creates an exquisite texture that makes you want to polish it with sake forever.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"nuke\" (clear glaze patch) positioned low on the body, reminiscent of the lineage of Sozan Kaneshige, is wonderful, and the subtly gold-tinged shading will bring pleasure both to the eye and in use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe modeling balance, with a thinner rim and thicker walls from the waist to the foot, is quintessentially \"Sozan-ism\" and offers exceptional comfort when drinking.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHidden like a secret ingredient within the interior (mikomi) is the most intense scarlet hue of the entire piece, which springs to vivid life the moment it is filled with liquid, providing a superb visual experience while drinking.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nSigned wooden box (shohosun)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.7cm x 6.6cm x Height 4.8cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\nYuho 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\nCurrently, he focuses on tea ceramics such as tea bowls, water jars, and flower vases, as well as tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn his tea bowls in particular, he places great importance on the interior form (mikomi), pursuing a balance between ease of use and the exterior appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has received the Sanyo Shimbun Award at the Prefectural Exhibition, the Encouragement Award at the Tea Ceremony Forms Exhibition, and the Tanko Biennale Encouragement Award, among others.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, 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 Okayama Prefectural Important Intangible Cultural Property.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is also dedicated to his solo exhibitions, which are held at various venues both within and outside the prefecture.","brand":"金重有邦","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618030407777,"sku":"6094","price":50000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6094.jpg?v=1790231278","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6094","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}