{"product_id":"p6745","title":"Ibe Shuten","description":"This is an Ibe sake cup by Yuho Kaneshige, an artist who, while rooted in the Kaneshige lineage, constantly questions himself as an individual potter.\u003cbr\u003e\nFired in a small climbing kiln built in 2005, this piece features a classic \"haikaburi\" (ash-covered) kiln transformation, a style rarely seen from his climbing kiln in recent years.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThough the cup is slightly small and elegant, the volume of its ash-covered transformation is striking; as you hold it in your palm, you can almost visualize the ash washing over the piece inside the kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe hue and texture of the ash-covered transformation itself reflect Yuho’s characteristic high quality; the beautiful grey surface, combined with meticulous finishing, creates a superb texture that makes you want to keep polishing it with sake forever.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"nuke\" (clear patch) positioned low on the body, evoking the lineage of Sozan Kaneshige, is exquisite, and the subtly gold-tinged shading offers a delight to both the eye and the hand.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWith a slightly thinner rim and a thicker base leading down to the foot, the sculptural balance is truly in the \"Sozan\" style, ensuring an exceptional feel in use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe foot is carved deeply and powerfully with a spatula, yet the fine grain of the clay at the cross-section is emphasized, giving it a dignified atmosphere like that of a fine sword, where sharpness and beauty coexist.\n\nSigned wooden box to be provided at a later date (please note that it will take some time before shipping).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.2cm × 6.8cm × Height 5.0cm\n\nYuho Kaneshige was born as the third son of Intangible Cultural Property holder Sozan Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe began learning pottery techniques under his father, Sozan Kaneshige, in 1975.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became independent in 1980 and held his first solo exhibition in Okayama.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCurrently, he focuses on creating tea ceramics such as tea bowls, water jars, and flower vases, as well as tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn particular, for tea bowls, he places importance on the inner form (mikomi), pursuing a balance between ease of use and the exterior aesthetic.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has received awards including the Sanyo Shimbun Award at the Prefectural Exhibition, the Encouragement Prize at the Exhibition of Tea Ceremony Ceramics, and the Tanko Biennale Encouragement Prize.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe was awarded the Japan Ceramic Society Award in 2002 and the Sanyo Shimbun Cultural Achievement Award in 2018.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2019, he was designated as a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property by Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is also dedicated to his solo exhibitions, which are held at various locations both within and outside the prefecture.","brand":"金重有邦","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618061766753,"sku":"6745","price":55000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6745.jpg?v=1790231800","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6745","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}