{"product_id":"p7714","title":"Ibe Shuten","description":"This is an Ibe sake cup by Michiaki Kaneshige, who was born as the eldest son of Bizen ware Living National Treasure Toyo Kaneshige and captivated everyone with a style that incorporated his own unique sense into tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough the appearance could be described as nothing but the flavor of the clay, and it is devoid of any special ornamentation, this sake cup possesses a unique dignity that allows one to identify it as a work of Michiaki Kaneshige at a glance, even from a distance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBorn as the eldest son of Toyo Kaneshige, Michiaki-sensei bore a pressure that would be unbearable for an ordinary person, and it is precisely because he steadily honed his skills step by step despite this that such a style was possible.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt features a magnificent clay texture that can only be reached through painstaking preparation of the soil, and the clay tone, centered on a rich shiso-red color, has an evocative air that seems to exude fragrance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, the hidasuki (fire-cord) subtly draped over the foot is splendid; while it is a necessary part of the kiln packing process, it serves as the perfect accent.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAt first glance, it is so \"reticent\" that one might truly overlook it, but it is a work packed with \"golden sayings\" about what is truly important.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nSigned wooden box (double-bridged lid)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.5cm × 6.5cm × Height 5.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\nMichiaki Kaneshige was born in Imbe in 1934 as the eldest son of Toyo Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1955, he graduated from the Crafts Department of Kanazawa College of Art.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSubsequently, he studied under his father, Toyo Kaneshige, and embarked on a path in pottery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn addition to tea ceremony wares such as water jars and flower vases, he also worked on objects and bowls with geometric forms.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe exhibited his works not only at domestic exhibitions but also at exhibitions abroad.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom 1957, he was selected for the Asahi Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition three consecutive times.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe also expanded his sphere of activity by being selected for the Nitten Exhibition, among others.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1960, he toured various parts of the United States to observe ceramic arts.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1969, he became a regular member of the Japan Kōgei Association.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1970, he was awarded the Toyo Kaneshige Prize.\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 certified as a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property designated by Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in 1995.","brand":"金重道明","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618205618273,"sku":"7714","price":44000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7714.jpg?v=1790233144","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7714","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}