Inbe Guinomi

This new Ibe sake cup from a new kiln is the work of Yuho Kaneshige, an artist who, despite his background in the Kaneshige lineage, constantly questions himself and creates works as an individual potter named Yuho, rather than simply as "Kaneshige Yuho." Created using a newly designed "tsuchigama" (earth kiln)—a wood-firing kiln made entirely of clay without the use of firebricks—this piece represents a fusion of traditional Kaneshige firing techniques with this unique kiln. Fired near the side-firing opening of the new kiln, the piece was positioned where embers naturally accumulate, much like in an anagama or climbing kiln, resulting in a kiln-transformation effect. Yet, it exhibits a landscape that feels like a hybrid of an anagama and a climbing kiln, where a deep, vivid scarlet remains even after a thorough firing, delighting the eye. It is a "so-haikaburi" (ash-covered) style kiln-transformation that follows the lineage of Sozan Kaneshige; while ash covers the entire body, a brilliant, clean space is reserved exclusively for the foot. The wheel-thrown form is somewhat relaxed, reflecting a shift in Yuho’s state of mind. Signed wooden box (shiho-san)
Diameter 6.9cm × 6.8cm × Height 4.7cm Yuho Kaneshige was born as the third son of the Intangible Cultural Property holder, Sozan Kaneshige. He began learning pottery techniques under his father in 1975. He became independent in 1980 and held his first solo exhibition in Okayama. He creates tea ceramics, including tea bowls, water jars, and flower vases, as well as tableware. In his tea bowls, a form he particularly enjoys, he places great importance on 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 Tea Ceremony Arts Exhibition, and the Encouragement Award at the Tanko Biennale. In 2003, he received the Japan Ceramic Society Award. He is also dedicated to his solo exhibitions, which are held in various locations.