Hello everyone, how are you all doing?
Well, today at Kawaguchi Tourakuen, we have had an interesting encounter between the past and the present, which I would like to introduce to you.
In fact, we currently have earlier works by Yuho Kaneshige on display in the shop alongside his more recent creations.
Today, I would like to introduce a jar from his "Yu" ceramic seal period; the box is inscribed "October, Heisei 3" (1991).
It is a piece that can only be described as graceful, featuring elegant "goma" (sesame glaze) accents and "hi-dasuki" (fire-cord) markings as soft as a maiden's lips.
At first glance, it carries a rhythm that makes one think of the works of Sozan Kaneshige.
While the yellow goma, hi-dasuki, and clay quality may seem plain, they possess a profound depth.
It is curious how even this pottery seems to resemble the lips of a maiden.
The simple, rustic flavor of the "ta-tsuchi" (field clay) here is truly a hallmark of the Kaneshige style.
Tomorrow, I plan to introduce a more recent flower vase made with "yama-tsuchi" (mountain clay), so I hope you will check back for that.
(Yuho Kaneshige / Bizen Jar Flower Vase - size: 28.3cm diameter x 28.1cm diameter x 23.2cm height - price: ¥160,000)
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