{"product_id":"p6805","title":"Ibe Yunomi","description":"This is a newly fired Ibe teacup by Yuho Kaneshige, a potter who, despite being part of the Kaneshige lineage, constantly questions his own practice while creating works as an individual ceramic artist.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis latest work was just removed from the kiln in November 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt was created using a newly designed \"Tsuchigama\" (earth kiln)—an anagama kiln made entirely of clay without the use of refractory bricks—resulting in a piece that fuses the traditional Kaneshige firing method with this unique kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile Master Yuho originally devoted his heart and soul to creating tableware, in recent years he has focused his activities primarily on tea ceramics, intentionally refraining from presenting tableware to the public.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece is a teacup that Master Yuho has worked on for the first time in a long while, and it is no exaggeration to say it is a piece of tableware that transcends the boundaries of tea ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe techniques cultivated through his characteristic symmetric and serene tea bowls have been directly applied here, resulting in the ultimate teacup specialized for drinking liquids, featuring a superb clay texture and the finest rim for sipping.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe soft surface, made from the finest clay, has been fired to exquisite perfection; when used, it becomes moist and supple, transforming into a soft skin akin to human skin—a texture that captivates even the creator, Master Yuho himself.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nParticularly in the rim area, combined with its tapered shape, one can fully appreciate both the suppleness and softness of the Bizen clay by running a finger along it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAccording to Master Yuho, the clay surface is highly sensitive and prone to tea stains, so he recommends washing it promptly after use to help it develop a more beautiful patina over time.\n\nSigned wooden box (double-slat lid)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 5.7cm × 5.7cm × Height 7.9cm\n\nMaster Yuho Kaneshige was born as the third son of the Intangible Cultural Property holder, Sozan Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1975, he began learning ceramic techniques under his father, Sozan Kaneshige.\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 (mizusashi), and flower vases, as well as tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn his tea bowls, which he particularly enjoys creating, 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 Exhibition of Tea Ceremony Forms, and the Tanko Biennale Encouragement Award.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe received the Japan Ceramic Society Award in 2002 and the Sanyo Shimbun Cultural Merit Award in 2018.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2019, he was certified as a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property designated by Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is also highly active in holding solo exhibitions at various venues both within and outside the prefecture.","brand":"金重有邦","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618063700065,"sku":"6805","price":22000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6805.jpg?v=1790231863","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6805","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}