{"product_id":"p6333","title":"Ibe Beer Drinker","description":"Born into the prestigious Kaneshige family and having inherited the kiln used by generations of masters, including Toyo and Michiaki Kaneshige, Iwao Kaneshige continues to dedicate himself to his craft. This is a newly fired Bizen beer cup fresh from his kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was fired in June 2021 (Reiwa 3).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated in the Bizen climbing kiln inherited and preserved from masters Toyo and Michiaki Kaneshige, this work captures the incredible energy inherent in the clay itself, hidden within the austere, refined aesthetic that is the true essence of Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to Iwao-sensei's philosophy of relying solely on natural kiln transformations during the firing process, the work features a remarkably natural glaze effect, beautifully yielded to the interplay of earth and fire.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rich, tactile clay body displays a mix of matte surfaces and exquisite luster, with a subtle sprinkling of ash glaze that further enhances the beauty of the clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt features an intriguing design reminiscent of a barrel, rare for a beer cup, and is adorned with raised \"suriza\" lugs, giving it the charm of a miniature jar.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece conveys Iwao-sensei's quiet yet unwavering devotion: a desire not for acclaim, but simply to create work that brings joy to others.\n\nSigned wooden box (double-bridged lid)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 9.2cm × 8.9cm × Height 8.8cm\n\nIwao Kaneshige was born in 1965 in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, 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 passion for ceramics, he chose to pursue the path of pottery himself.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe honed his skills under the guidance of the Kaneshige family and held his first solo exhibition at a gallery in Okayama City after becoming independent in 1995.\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":46618049183841,"sku":"6333","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6333.jpg?v=1790231447","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6333","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}