{"product_id":"p7590","title":"Ibe Tokkuri","description":"This is an earlier work of Ibe sake flask by Iwao Kaneshige, who was born and raised in the prestigious Kaneshige family and has inherited the kiln passed down through generations from Tōyō-sensei and Dōmyō-sensei, and who continues to work diligently at his craft.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was fired approximately 10 years ago.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated using a Bizen climbing kiln, a tradition inherited and strictly guarded by Tōyō Kaneshige and Dōmyō Kaneshige, this work beautifully captures the astonishing energy of the clay itself, hidden within the cold, withered aesthetic that is the true essence of Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to Iwao-sensei’s philosophy of relying solely on natural kiln transformations that occur during the firing process, the work features a very natural kiln change, in the best sense, left to the interplay of earth and fire.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile a calm-toned kiln transformation appears across the entire piece, it is not a harsh ash-covered effect; the ash glaze is so inviting to the touch that one feels Iwao-sensei’s aesthetic sensibilities at work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe front face features a unique 'nuke' (clear area) that embodies a natural kiln transformation. Rather than showing off a distinct outline like a 'botamochi' mark, it presents a natural and elegant color tone left to the way the heat permeated the piece.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe form of the body is also a simple, unrefined \"thrown and left\" style; it deviates from the typical gourd-shaped flask, makes no sound when pouring, and its appearance might not be called conventionally beautiful. Yet, it is precisely this innocent, unpretentious quality that one can enjoy as characteristic of Iwao-sensei.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOne can feel the quiet but resolute desire of Iwao-sensei: \"I don't need to be evaluated by others; I simply want to do work that brings people joy.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is an unused piece, purchased new and carefully stored.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nOriginal signed wooden box (with lid bracing)\u003cbr\u003e\nRim 3.5cm x Body diameter 8.6cm x Body diameter 8.6cm x Height 12.9cm Capacity 270cc\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIwao Kaneshige was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1965 as the eldest son of Dōmyō Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHaving been born and raised in a family of Bizen ceramic artists and possessing a love for pottery himself, he embarked on a path as a potter.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe honed his skills under the guidance of the Kaneshige family, becoming independent in 1995 and holding his first solo exhibition at a gallery in Okayama City.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe exhibited in the Kaneshige family exhibitions in 1999 and 2001.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2007, he held a solo exhibition at the Tenmaya Okayama store.","brand":"金重 巖","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618200735841,"sku":"7590","price":27500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7590.jpg?v=1790232949","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7590","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}