{"product_id":"p6779","title":"Ibe Shuten","description":"This is a brand-new Ibe sake cup, fresh from the kiln, by Arimasa Kaneshige, an artist who constantly questions his own work even while being part of the Kaneshige lineage, and who creates as an individual potter.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is the latest work, freshly taken from the kiln in November 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated using a newly designed \"tsuchigama\" (earth kiln)—a kiln made entirely of clay without the use of firebricks—this piece represents a fusion of the Kaneshige firing style with this unique kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nLooking at the overall texture of the clay and the scarlet hues, one can see the characteristics of the Kaneshige family's traditional use of *tazuchi* (rice field clay), yet interspersed with elements reminiscent of old Bizen ware—the *hiekare* (cold, withered) aesthetic and an expertly fired appearance—suggesting that the scale of his work has advanced to a new level.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe front and the interior (mikomi) exhibit an exquisite scarlet hue, neither underfired nor overfired, and the refined, rounded texture makes it a perfect synthesis of the Kaneshige style and old Bizen in both color and tactile feel.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe hue and texture of the *haikaburi* (ash-covered) *yohen* (kiln change) are of the high quality characteristic of Arimasa-sensei. In particular, the scenery where *kase-goma* (dull, crusty ash glaze) overlaps the *haikaburi*—a combination Arimasa-sensei himself favored—evokes the withered elegance of old Bizen, resulting in a superb surface that makes one want to polish it with sake indefinitely.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rim is thin and elegantly tapered, while the body from the waist to the foot is slightly thicker; this modeling balance, true to the Sozan philosophy, provides an outstanding feel in the hand, even though the sake cup itself is quite large.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (please note that it will take some time before shipping).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.6cm × 7.5cm × Height 5.5cm\n\nArimasa Kaneshige was born as the third son of Intangible Cultural Property holder Sozan Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe began studying 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\nHe currently focuses on tea ceremony ceramics such as tea bowls, water jars, and flower vases, as well as tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn his tea bowls, which he particularly enjoys making, he emphasizes the interior molding (mikomi), pursuing a balance between usability and the exterior form.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has received the Sanyo Shimbun Award at the Prefectural Exhibition, the Encouragement Award at the Exhibition of Tea Ceremony Ceramics, and the Tanko Biennale Encouragement Award, among others.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe received the Japan Ceramic Society Award in 2002 and the Sanyo Shimbun Cultural Merit 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 solo exhibitions, which are held in various locations both within and outside the prefecture.","brand":"金重有邦","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618062487649,"sku":"6779","price":55000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6779.jpg?v=1790231828","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6779","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}