{"product_id":"p6316","title":"Drinking Ibe beer","description":"Born and raised in the prestigious Kaneshige family, and having inherited the kiln that has fired works through generations from masters Toyo and Michiaki, this is a newly kiln-fired Bizen beer cup by Iwao Kaneshige, who continues to devote himself to his craft.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was fired in June 2021.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated in the Bizen climbing kiln handed down and preserved from masters Toyo and Michiaki Kaneshige, this work expresses the astonishing energy of the clay itself, hidden within the quintessential Bizen aesthetic of refined austerity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to Iwao’s philosophy of relying solely on natural kiln transformations during firing, the piece features a beautifully organic aesthetic dictated by the earth and fire.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rich, textured clay body possesses a subtle, moist luster, with a minimal application of \"goma\" (ash glaze) that further accentuates its beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIts barrel-like design is rare for a beer cup, and the addition of \"raiza-mimi\" (small decorative handles) gives it the charm of a miniature jar.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt conveys the quiet yet unyielding desire of Iwao-sensei: to do work that brings joy to others, regardless of recognition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nSigned wooden box included (with two-way struts)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 9.0cm x 8.9cm x Height 8.6cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\nIwao Kaneshige was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1965 as the eldest son of Michiaki Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nRaised in a family of Bizen potters and possessing a personal love for ceramics, he pursued the path of the potter.\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 Exhibition 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":46618046824545,"sku":"6316","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6316.jpg?v=1790231432","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6316","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}