{"product_id":"p6317","title":"Ibe Cup","description":"This is a newly fired Ibe sake cup (sakazuki\/guinomi) by Iwao Kaneshige, who was born and raised in the prestigious Kaneshige family and inherited the kiln used by his predecessors, including Toyo-sensei and Michiaki-sensei, and who continues to work with quiet dedication.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was taken from the kiln in June 2021.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated in a Bizen climbing kiln inherited from and preserved by Toyo and Michiaki Kaneshige, this piece beautifully expresses the surprising energy of the clay itself, hidden within the austere, withered aesthetic that is the true essence of Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"kase-goma\" (dry, crusty ash glaze) resembling tree bark is a hallmark of the climbing kiln, and this texture, having become one with the clay, is so tactile that one will want to stroke it endlessly.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to his philosophy of relying solely on the natural kiln alterations (yohen) that occur during the firing process, Iwao-sensei has allowed for a perfectly natural, unforced aesthetic that embraces both the earth and the fire.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interior of the foot, however, holds a vivid, ripe persimmon-like scarlet hue—an exquisite color that is refined and endlessly captivating.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe form of the body and the design of the foot are all simple and unpretentious; like the kiln alterations, they are shapes naturally born from the potter's touch, reflecting his slow, steady pursuit of a path that appears simple yet is the most difficult to master.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt conveys Iwao-sensei's quiet but unyielding desire to create work that brings joy to others, regardless of whether it is recognized by the world at large.\n\nSigned wooden box (futahozan style)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.0cm × 6.3cm, Height 5.2cm\n\nIwao Kaneshige was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1965 as the eldest son of Michiaki Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHaving grown up in a family of Bizen potters and possessing a personal love for ceramics, he chose to pursue a career in pottery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe honed his skills under the guidance of the Kaneshige family, 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 Department Store in Okayama.","brand":"金重 巖","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618715455585,"sku":"6317","price":24000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6317.jpg?v=1790241045","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6317","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}