{"product_id":"p6022","title":"Rinka Ibe Shuten","description":"This is an Ibe-ware *rinka* (flower-shaped) sake cup by Yuho Kaneshige, an artist who, despite being part of the Kaneshige lineage, constantly questions himself and creates works not as \"Yuho Kaneshige,\" but as an individual potter named Yuho.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece is accompanied by a ceramic history record up to 2006, indicating it was produced between 2006 and 2010.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated during the mid-Heisei period when he primarily focused on using mountain clay, this work features the authentic, understated character typical of Bizen ware, while simultaneously showcasing the unaffected, honest beauty of the mountain soil.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe scenery shifts from the base up to the body as if the fire has passed through it; the firmly fired, dark brown \"nuke\" (uncovered areas), characteristic of mountain clay, is fanned by exquisite changes in the fire, blooming suddenly into a vibrant orange clay texture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNo sooner does it turn orange than it reacts with extreme sensitivity to further shifts in the flame, causing the matte, earth-like orange skin to transition into a sparkling, shiso-red surface—a fascinating sensitivity that makes it easy to understand why it captivated Yuho, who was raised on the paddy clay of Bizen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPerhaps because the clay is so unpretentious, it accommodates a more deliberate level of artistry; the craftsmanship here is quite elaborate for a sake cup by Yuho.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe shape of the rim, which resembles flower petals, differs across all five lobes, and according to Yuho, the taste of the sake changes with each one.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is an unused piece, purchased new and kept carefully stored without ever being opened.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san style)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.0cm x 7.0cm x Height 5.4cm\n\nYuho Kaneshige was born as the third son of Intangible Cultural Property holder Sozan Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe began studying ceramic techniques under his father, Sozan Kaneshige, in 1975.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became independent in 1980, holding his first solo exhibition in Okayama.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCurrently, he primarily produces tea ceremony ceramics such as tea bowls, water containers, and flower vases, as well as tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn his tea bowls, he places particular importance on the interior design (mikomi), pursuing a balance between comfort of use and the exterior form.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has received the Sanyo Shimbun Award at the Prefectural Exhibition, the Encouragement Award at the \"Chanoyu Zokei-ten,\" and the Tanko Biennale Encouragement Award.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe was awarded the Japan Ceramic Society Award in 2002 and the Sanyo Shimbun Cultural Merit Award in 2018.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2019, he was designated as a Holder of Okayama Prefecture Important Intangible Cultural Property.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is also dedicated to his solo exhibitions, which are held in various locations both within and outside the prefecture.","brand":"金重有邦","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618023854177,"sku":"6022","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6022.jpg?v=1790231219","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6022","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}