{"product_id":"p6288","title":"Ibe Shuten","description":"This is an Ibe sake cup (guinomi) by Kosuke Yashiro, who spent his years of apprenticeship dreaming of working with Bizen ware in Ibe, and finally achieved his long-held wish of building his own kiln in Ibe to make his debut.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Bizen ware piece is a straightforward, authentic work that reflects Yashiro's dedication to making Bizen pottery his life's work, inspired by his love for the works of the many potters who were born in and passed away in Ibe.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFired without direct exposure to flames within the kiln—a process similar to steaming—the piece features a matte, ink-black surface throughout that resembles unglazed pottery.\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, the inclusion of small stones adds a charming, rustic quality to the ink-black surface, with excellent craftsmanship visible as they shift with the flow of the clay or peek out from the surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe soft, moist texture, reminiscent of unglazed pottery, is exceptionally pleasant to the touch, and it will be exciting to see how it develops as it is used over time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clay is slightly porous, so liquid may seep through if left inside for an extended period.\n\nNo box included (*a paulownia wood box can be made separately for 1,500 yen)\nDiameter 8.0cm x 7.8cm x Height 5.5cm\n\nKosuke Yashiro was born in Sapporo, Hokkaido, in 1979.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAround the year 2000, he began his apprenticeship under various kilns and artists in Ibe, Bizen City.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn September 2016, he built his own kiln in Ibe and became an independent artist.","brand":"屋代剛右","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618046431329,"sku":"6288","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6288.jpg?v=1790231415","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6288","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}