{"product_id":"p6806","title":"Ibe Shuten","description":"This is a newly fired Ibe sake cup by Yuho Kaneshige, a potter who, despite being part of the Kaneshige lineage, consistently challenges himself in his pursuit of creation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in November 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated in a newly designed \"tsuchigama\" (earth kiln)—a kiln made entirely of clay without the use of firebricks—this piece represents a fusion of the Kaneshige firing style with this unique kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the overall clay quality and scarlet hues reflect the characteristics of the Kaneshige family's traditional field clay (tazuchi), there are also touches of the cold, withered, and thoroughly fired appearance reminiscent of old Bizen, suggesting that the scale of his work has taken a step forward.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nInside the foot and the interior of the cup, one can see the deep, rich scarlet hue produced by using premium field clay. Furthermore, the finish has an exquisite roundness, making the piece a harmonious blend of the Kaneshige lineage and old Bizen, not only in color but also in the way it feels to the touch.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe color and texture of the ash-covered (haikaburi) kiln transformation are of the high quality characteristic of Yuho-sensei. The beautiful grey surface, combined with meticulous finishing, creates an exquisite texture that makes one want to polish it with sake forever.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIts surface is so soft and gentle to the touch that, if you were to close your eyes while holding it, few would likely identify it as an ash-covered kiln transformation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile it is not uncommon these days to find sake cups with a diameter exceeding 7 centimeters, this piece features a classic 6-centimeter diameter, which is part of its charm.\n\nSigned wooden box (shohosun)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.1cm × 6.0cm × Height 4.3cm\n\nYuho Kaneshige was born as the third son of Intangible Cultural Property holder Sozan Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe began studying ceramic 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, mizusashi water containers, and flower vases, as well as tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFor his tea bowls, he particularly emphasizes the interior form (mikomi), pursuing a balance between comfort of use and exterior aesthetics.\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 Ceramics, and the Tanko Biennale Encouragement Award, among others.\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 designated as a holder of an Okayama Prefecture Specified Important Intangible Cultural Property.\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":46618063732833,"sku":"6806","price":38500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6806.jpg?v=1790231865","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6806","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}