Ibe tokkuri

This is a newly fired Ibe sake bottle by Yuho Kaneshige, a potter who, while part of the Kaneshige lineage, constantly questions himself and creates his work as "Yuho" the individual, rather than as "Yuho Kaneshige." It is a sake bottle from a series he has been working on for three or four years that features an almost plain surface, carefully fired in a climbing kiln with high-quality clay placed inside saggers. Regarding his *hidasuki* (fire-cord) technique, he values his own style distinct from that of his father, Sozan; he avoids being overly conscious of the placement, preferring a method where he tosses the straw and accepts whatever pattern results. The smooth, incredibly soft texture is a delight just to touch, and one cannot help but imagine how wonderful it would be to pour sake into it and let the surface soak in the spirit while drinking. Being a non-drinker like his father Sozan, Yuho has created a magnificent sake vessel that explores "tactile sensation," one of the joys unique to ceramics. Signed wooden box (shiho-san) included
Rim 3.3cm × Body 8.3cm × 8.2cm × Height 13.9cm, Capacity 410cc Yuho Kaneshige was born as the third son of the Intangible Cultural Property holder, Sozan Kaneshige. He began learning ceramic techniques under his father in 1975. In 1980, he became independent and held his first solo exhibition in Okayama. He creates tableware with a focus on tea ceramics such as tea bowls, water jars, and flower vases. With tea bowls, which he particularly enjoys, he emphasizes the interior structure (mikomi) while pursuing balance on the exterior. He has received the Sanyo Shimbun Award at the Prefectural Exhibition, the Encouragement Award at the Exhibition of Tea Ceremony Modeling, and the Tanko Biennale Encouragement Award. He received the Japan Ceramic Society Award in 2003. He is also dedicated to his solo exhibitions, which are held in various locations.