Ibe bamboo lid rest

This is an Ibe bamboo-form lid rest by Michiaki Kaneshige, who was born as the eldest son of the esteemed Toyo Kaneshige and captivated everyone with a style that infused unique sensibility into tradition. Although palm-sized, the work allows one to fully appreciate the quality of the clay, featuring the delicate and gentle tones characteristic of the Kaneshige school. The very nature of the clay exudes an atmosphere that sets it apart from others, as if telling the story of the profound depth of Kaneshige Bizen.

Original box (with two-way crosspieces)
Diameter 5.8 cm x Diameter 5.6 cm x Height 3.9 cm

Michiaki Kaneshige (1934–1995) was born in Inbe as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Toyo Kaneshige. He graduated from the Kanazawa College of Art's Department of Crafts in 1955 and became a ceramic artist under the guidance of his father, Toyo. From 1957, he was selected for the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition for three consecutive years. He was also selected for the Nitten Exhibition, and in 1960, he toured various parts of the United States to study ceramics. He became a full member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1969 and received the Toyo Kaneshige Award in 1970. In 1973, he was nominated as a member of the Issuikai Ceramic Art Department. He received the Japan Ceramic Society Award in 1980 and was officially designated a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property of Okayama Prefecture in 1990. He specialized in tea ceramics and also created bowls with geometric forms. His work was also exhibited in overseas exhibitions. This is an Ibe bamboo-form lid rest by Michiaki Kaneshige, who was born as the eldest son of the esteemed Toyo Kaneshige and captivated everyone with a style that infused unique sensibility into tradition. Although palm-sized, the work allows one to fully appreciate the quality of the clay, featuring the delicate and gentle tones characteristic of the Kaneshige school. The very nature of the clay exudes an atmosphere that sets it apart from others, as if telling the story of the profound depth of Kaneshige Bizen. Original box (with two-way crosspieces)
Diameter 5.8 cm x Diameter 5.6 cm x Height 3.9 cm Michiaki Kaneshige (1934–1995) was born in Inbe as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Toyo Kaneshige. He graduated from the Kanazawa College of Art's Department of Crafts in 1955 and became a ceramic artist under the guidance of his father, Toyo. From 1957, he was selected for the Asahi Ceramic Art Exhibition for three consecutive years. He was also selected for the Nitten Exhibition, and in 1960, he toured various parts of the United States to study ceramics. He became a full member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1969 and received the Toyo Kaneshige Award in 1970. In 1973, he was nominated as a member of the Issuikai Ceramic Art Department. He received the Japan Ceramic Society Award in 1980 and was officially designated a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property of Okayama Prefecture in 1990. He specialized in tea ceramics and also created bowls with geometric forms. His work was also exhibited in overseas exhibitions.