{"product_id":"p6092","title":"Ibe Shuten","description":"This new Ibe sake cup was fired in a small climbing kiln by Yukuni Kaneshige, an artist who, despite his place within the Kaneshige lineage, constantly questions his own work as an individual potter.\u003cbr\u003e\nFired in a small climbing kiln built in 2005, this sake cup features a classic ash-covered \"yohen\" (kiln-transmutation) effect that has become rare in recent years.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThough the cup is relatively small and refined, the volume of the ash-covered yohen gives it a substantial presence; as you cradle it in your palm, you can almost visualize the ash washing over the piece inside the kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe hue and texture of the ash-covered yohen display the high quality characteristic of Yukuni-sensei, and the beautiful gray surface, coupled with meticulous finishing, results in a superb texture that makes you want to season it with sake forever.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"nuke\" (clear glaze patch), placed low on the body in a way that evokes the lineage of Sozan Kaneshige, is exquisite, and the faint golden-hued \"kumadori\" shading ensures the piece is a delight both to look at and to use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWith a slightly thinner rim and a thicker, more robust profile from the waist to the foot, the sculptural balance—a true reflection of Sozanism—offers exceptional ease of use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe foot itself is carved deeply and powerfully, emphasizing the fine grain of the clay in its cross-section and imbuing the piece with a dignified, blade-like sharpness and beauty.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.0cm × 6.6cm × Height 5.4cm\n\nYukuni Kaneshige was born as the third son of the Intangible Cultural Property holder Sozan Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe began learning pottery techniques under his father, Sozan Kaneshige, in 1975.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became independent in 1980 and held his first solo exhibition in Okayama.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCurrently, he focuses on tea ceramics such as tea bowls, water jars, and flower vases, as well as tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe places particular emphasis on the interior molding (mikomi) of his favorite tea bowls, striving for a balance between usability and exterior form.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHis awards include the Sanyo Shimbun Prize at the Prefectural Art Exhibition, the Encouragement Prize at the Tea Ceremony Form Exhibition, and the Tanko Biennale Encouragement Prize.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe received 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 an Important Intangible Cultural Property by Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is also dedicated to his solo exhibitions, which are held at various locations both within and outside the prefecture.","brand":"金重有邦","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618030080097,"sku":"6092","price":55000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6092.jpg?v=1790231274","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6092","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}