{"product_id":"p7217","title":"Ibe Hidasuki Suhamagata Mukozuke","description":"This Ibe Hidate (fire-cord) Suhamagata Mukozuke was crafted by Yuho Kaneshige, an artist who, despite being part of the Kaneshige lineage, consistently challenges himself and creates works as an individual potter.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was taken from the kiln in February 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFired in a custom electric kiln at Ibe Ushigamishita, this Mukozuke possesses both a freshness and a suppleness that make it perfect for table use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe elegant Hidate achieved by the electric kiln—a method devised by his master and father, Sozan Kaneshige—has been refined even further here, resulting in an unchanging, pure white surface that is completely vitrified at high temperatures.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clay surface, made from high-quality ta-tsuchi (rice field clay), already possesses a rounded quality despite being fresh from the kiln; it has a texture of soft yet firm substance, much like a stone worn smooth at the bottom of a river.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nRather than simply shaping a flat piece of clay into a circular form, the artist has joined two separate flows of clay at the stretched edges, creating a piece of tableware with a profound presence that features distinct undulations on the bottom and inner surfaces.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThough a modest Mukozuke, it has a volume that belies its appearance, and even simply placing ingredients upon it creates a sense of harmony that highlights the food itself.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe subtle Hidate, appearing as if the straw had only gently brushed the surface, is a quintessential trait of Yuho Kaneshige, an artist who continues to create works that seem to pose a question to the viewer.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWe have other pieces of the same type in stock, so please feel free to inquire.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTomobako (signed wooden box) to be produced at a later date (for multiple orders, a paulownia box will be created to accommodate the number of pieces).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 16.5cm x 13.0cm x Height 5.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nYuho Kaneshige was born the third son of the Intangible Cultural Property holder, Sozan Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1975, he began learning pottery 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\nHe currently focuses on tea ceremony ceramics such as tea bowls, water jars, and flower vases, as well as tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFor his tea bowls, in particular, he prioritizes the interior structure (mikomi) and pursues a balance between ease 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 Chanoyu Modeling Exhibition, and the Tanko Biennale Encouragement Award.\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 Important Intangible Cultural Property by Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is also active in holding solo exhibitions both within and outside the prefecture.","brand":"金重有邦","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618099679329,"sku":"7217","price":38500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7217.jpg?v=1790232372","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7217","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}