Ibe Yohen Sake Cup

This Ibe yohen sake cup is the work of Suehiro Koyama, who inherited a deep appreciation for clay from his father, the renowned master craftsman Issou Koyama. The sharply defined *kumadori* (shading) is deeply impressive, standing as a testament to the quality of both the clay and the firing. The dark, rich ash glaze is truly exquisite, allowing one to savor the depth and luxury born from the artisan's dedication. In the design of the body's constriction and the foot, one can feel the influence of the techniques of his close associate, Sozan Koyama. Signed wooden box (shiho-san)
Diameter 5.8cm × Diameter 5.8cm × Height 5.3cm Suehiro Koyama was born in Imbe as the third son of the master craftsman Issou Koyama I, who was celebrated for his detailed decorative work. After graduating from Bizen High School, he trained for over four years at the Toshoen kiln before establishing his own kiln in 1971. He received guidance from Sozan Kanamon, learning his sense of aesthetics and balance. In 1973, he was selected for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition early in his career. He has won seven prizes at the Okayama Prefectural Exhibition, including the Sanyo Shimbun Award, the Prefectural Governor's Award, and the Prefectural Exhibition Award, and was appointed a commissioner in 1984. He has been awarded six times at the Issuikai Exhibition since 1979, was appointed as a member and subsequently a committee member of the Issuikai, and has also received awards and selections at the Tanabe Museum of Art exhibition.