{"product_id":"p6780","title":"Ibe Yunomi","description":"While remaining part of the Kaneshige lineage, Yuho Kaneshige has always continued to question himself, and this is a newly fired Ibe teacup created by him as an individual potter.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a brand-new work that was just removed from the kiln in November 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nUsing a newly designed \"tsuchigama\" (earth kiln) made entirely of clay without the use of firebricks, this work represents a fusion of the Kaneshige firing technique and this unique kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough he originally poured his heart and soul into creating tableware, in recent years, Yuho-sensei had intentionally refrained from releasing tableware, focusing his activities primarily on tea ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece is a teacup that Yuho-sensei has worked on for the first time in a long while, and it is no exaggeration to say that the work goes beyond mere tea ceramics to stand as the ultimate tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe techniques cultivated through his characteristic symmetric and tranquil tea bowls have been applied directly here, resulting in a supreme teacup specialized for drinking liquids, possessing an exquisite clay surface and the finest rim for sipping.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe soft skin, made using the highest quality clay, reacts to the delicate firing process; when in use, it absorbs moisture to take on a texture like human skin, creating a soft surface that even the artist himself finds captivating.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAccording to Yuho-sensei, the clay surface is very sensitive and prone to tea stains, so washing it promptly after use will allow it to develop even more beautifully.\n\nSigned wooden box to be provided at a later date (please note that it will take some time until shipping.)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.0cm x 6.0cm x Height 7.9cm\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 tea ceramics such as tea bowls, water jars, and flower vases, while also creating tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn his tea bowls, which he particularly loves, he places importance on the interior molding (mikomi), pursuing a balance between comfort of use and the exterior form.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has received awards including the Sanyo Shimbun Award at the Prefectural Exhibition, the Encouragement Award at the Tea Ceremony Molding Exhibition, and the Tanko Biennale Encouragement Award.\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 certified as a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property designated by Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe also focuses on 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":46618062520417,"sku":"6780","price":22000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6780.jpg?v=1790231830","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6780","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}