{"product_id":"p7617","title":"Ibe Shuten","description":"This is an Ibe sake cup by Michiaki Kaneshige, who was born as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Toyo Kaneshige and captivated everyone with a style that infused unique sensibility into tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis sake cup was created during Michiaki Kaneshige’s final years and was exhibited in a solo exhibition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a masterpiece that can arguably be called the ultimate ash-covered (haikaburi) kiln-transmutation sake cup, with a brilliant scarlet and jet-black kiln-transmutation existing in perfect harmony.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe scarlet, which glows radiantly even when dry, takes on an indescribable hue when moistened with sake, making it truly a supreme accompaniment born from the finest clay and the fire of a master.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt features the calm style characteristic of Michiaki-sensei, who favored simple forms, and its slightly low-profile design, reminiscent of a tea bowl, is exceptionally powerful.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere are some signs of use throughout the piece, but there is no dirt or staining.\n\nOriginal wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.0cm × 6.8cm × Height 5.4cm\n\nMichiaki Kaneshige was born in Ibe in 1934 as the eldest son of Toyo Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the Kanazawa College of Art, Department of Crafts, in 1955.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe subsequently pursued a path in ceramics by studying under his father, Toyo Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn addition to tea ceramics such as water jars (mizusashi) and flower vases, he also worked on geometrically shaped objects and bowls.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe exhibited his work in exhibitions both within Japan and overseas.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe was selected for the Asahi Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition three consecutive times starting in 1957.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe further expanded his scope of activity by having his work selected for the Nitten Exhibition, among others.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1960, he toured the United States to observe ceramic arts.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1969, he became a full member of the Japan Kōgei Association.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1970, he received the Kaneshige Toyo Award.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1973, he was recommended as a committee member for the Issuikai Ceramics Department, and in 1980, he received the Japan Ceramic Society Award.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1990, he was designated as a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property by Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in 1995.","brand":"金重道明","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618201653345,"sku":"7617","price":385000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7617.jpg?v=1790232990","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7617","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}