Ibe Shuten

This new Ibe sake cup is the work of Mashiro Aiga, an artist known for creating uncompromising, spirited pieces. He applied a slip made from iron-rich melted clay, creating a rich, deep black-purple landscape that looks like boiled-down purple pigment. He placed pieces of fire-resistant clay in various shapes like partitions to protect the surface from the ash during firing, resulting in a luxurious, intense application of "goma" (ash glaze) based on an inverted triangle motif. The rich, mustard-colored goma changes its texture depending on the area, ranging from a "melon skin" surface to a well-melted, smooth finish—a brilliant culmination of his intense commitment to the firing process. Signed wooden box to be provided later (please allow some time for shipping).
Diameter 6.8cm x Diameter 6.7cm x Height 5.1cm Mashiro Aiga graduated from the Okayama Prefectural Bizen Ceramic Center in 1997. In 2003, he built a fully underground anagama kiln in Sabo, and in 2004, he built a second semi-underground anagama kiln, where he continues to devote himself to his craft.