{"product_id":"p6302","title":"Ibe Cup","description":"This is a brand new Ibe sake cup (sakazuki\/guinomi) fresh from the kiln by Iwao Kaneshige, who was born and raised in the prestigious Kaneshige family and continues to operate the climbing kiln passed down through generations from Tōyō and Michiaki Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece was removed from the kiln in June 2021.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated using the Bizen climbing kiln inherited and preserved from Tōyō and Michiaki Kaneshige, this piece captures the astonishing energy of the clay itself, hidden within the quintessential, wabi-sabi aesthetic of Bizen pottery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe bark-like \"kase-goma\" (dry sesame ash glaze) is a landscape unique to the climbing kiln, and in this work, parts of the cup have touched the embers, resulting in a leaden-colored kiln transformation (yohen).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to Iwao-sensei’s philosophy of relying solely on the natural kiln transformations that occur during the firing process, the work features a very natural, \"undesigned\" aesthetic that leaves the results to the clay and fire in the best possible way.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nYet, the interior of the foot (kodai) features a vivid scarlet hue reminiscent of a ripe persimmon, creating a refined color palette that one could gaze at forever.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe form of the body and the design of the foot are entirely simple and unpretentious; like the kiln transformation, the shape was born naturally from the potter's hand, reflecting a slow and steady pursuit of a path that appears simple but is, in reality, the most difficult.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOne can feel Iwao-sensei’s quiet but firm conviction: he does not seek personal acclaim, but simply wishes to create work that brings joy to others.\n\nSigned wooden box (double-slatted)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.5cm x 7.0cm x Height 5.4cm\n\nIwao Kaneshige was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture in 1965 as the eldest son of Michiaki Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBorn and raised in a family of Bizen pottery masters, he developed a love for ceramics and chose to pursue a career as a potter himself.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter honing his skills under the guidance of the Kaneshige family, he became independent in 1995 and held his first solo exhibition at a gallery in Okayama City.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe participated in the Kaneshige Family Exhibitions in 1999 and 2001.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2007, he held a solo exhibition at the Tenmaya Okayama store.","brand":"金重 巖","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618046595169,"sku":"6302","price":24000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6302.jpg?v=1790231422","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6302","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}