Ibe Shuten

This is the latest Ibe sake cup by Mashiro Aiga, a potter who creates works that are uncompromisingly straight and have real backbone. While finished with a slip coating, the clever use of fire-resistant clay creates a gradient effect in the surface texture. Aiga-sensei is exceptionally skilled in his use of fire-resistant clay, resulting in an Ibe-te surface that features a deep scarlet gradient, reminiscent of a ripe grape held up to the light. The foot and waist are left free of the slip, revealing a glossy surface like melted chocolate that is truly spectacular to behold. The two distinct clay textures on the body and waist create an astonishing flavor, resulting in a unique, one-of-a-kind surface that cannot be seen anywhere else. Signed box to be provided later (please allow some time for shipping).
Diameter 7.1cm × Diameter 6.9cm × Height 4.7cm Mashiro Aiga graduated from the Okayama Prefectural Bizen Pottery Center in 1997. In 2003, he built a fully underground anagama (tunnel) kiln in Samukawa. He went on to build a second, semi-underground anagama kiln the following year in 2004, and continues to devote himself to his craft.