{"product_id":"p7739","title":"Karatsu Ash-Glazed Sake Cup","description":"This is a new Karatsu ash-glazed sake cup (guinomi) by Yuho Kaneshige, a potter who, while belonging to the Kaneshige lineage, constantly continues to question himself and creates works as an individual craftsman.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a brand new piece, just removed from the kiln in May 2025.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMade using clay that Mr. Kaneshige himself excavated in the Karatsu region during the mid-Heisei era, this Karatsu-ware sake vessel serves as a culmination of his own glazed pottery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece possesses an atmosphere closer to that of an Ido tea bowl than traditional Karatsu; it is made with clay containing a slightly higher sand content and finished with a light ash glaze, resulting in a rustic yet delicate presence that is truly captivating.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe glazing is very simple, featuring only an ash glaze without iron-painted designs; however, black spots—likely caused by iron within the clay surfacing during firing—appear in places, providing an exquisite accent within the delicate glaze and evoking a sense of wabi-sabi.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCombined with the white, wave-like glaze drips created during the application process, this cup is sure to develop a weathered texture reminiscent of a classic, storied Ido bowl as it is used over time.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san box included)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.5cm x 7.3cm x Height 5.0cm\n\nYuho Kaneshige was born as the third son of Intangible Cultural Property holder Sozan Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe began learning pottery 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\nCurrently, he focuses on tea ceramics such as tea bowls, water jars, and flower vases, as well as tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn particular, for his tea bowls, he emphasizes the interior molding (mikomi), pursuing a balance between comfort of use and the exterior appearance.\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 Achievement Award in 2018.\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 highly active in holding solo exhibitions, which take place at various locations both within and outside the prefecture.","brand":"金重有邦","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618206437473,"sku":"7739","price":49500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7739.jpg?v=1790233183","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7739","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}