{"product_id":"p6785","title":"Ibe Tokkuri","description":"This is a newly fired Ibe sake bottle by Arimasa Kaneshige, a potter who, while rooted in the Kaneshige tradition, constantly questions his own practice while creating works as an individual artist.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis latest work was just removed from the kiln in November 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt was fired in a newly designed \"tsuchigama\" (earth kiln)—an anagama kiln made entirely of clay without the use of firebricks—representing a fusion of traditional Kaneshige firing methods with the unique characteristics of this kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the overall clay quality and scarlet hues retain the characteristics of the Kaneshige lineage using \"ta-do\" (rice field clay), one can also see glimpses of the cold, withered, and intensely fired aesthetic reminiscent of Old Bizen, suggesting that the scale of his work has advanced to a new stage.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"nuke\" (clear glaze\/firing effect) on the front and the base exhibit a deep, rich scarlet tone characteristic of premium rice field clay, while the texture possesses a superb roundness that blends the Kaneshige style with the essence of Old Bizen in both appearance and tactile feel.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe hue and texture of the ash-covered \"yohen\" (kiln transformation) are of the high quality expected from Arimasa-sensei, and the beautiful mouse-gray surface, combined with meticulous finishing, creates an exquisite texture that makes one want to polish it with sake endlessly.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the majestic \"nuke\" on the front and sides of this piece is exceptional, the scenery of the bottom when turned over is nothing short of a masterpiece, where the yohen, scarlet, and shiso-color hues unite with the powerful construction of the base to create a compelling presence.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAs I hold it in my hands and carefully feel the rise of the surface against my palms, I am struck by how such a magnificent presence can be achieved despite the surface being full of irregularities rather than being a perfect sphere, and it brings to mind Arimasa-sensei’s laughing face as he says, \"Even a sake bottle made by a non-drinker can be quite sensuous, can't it?\"\n\nSigned wooden box to be provided later (please note that some time will be required before shipment).\u003cbr\u003e\nRim 3.2cm x Body 10.4cm x 10.0cm x Height 11.7cm, Capacity 400cc\n\nArimasa Kaneshige was born 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\nCurrently, he focuses on tea ceramics such as tea bowls, water jars, and flower vases, as well as tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is particularly passionate about tea bowls, emphasizing the inner structure (mikomi) while pursuing a balance between usability and external 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\nIn 2002, he received the Japan Ceramic Society Award, and in 2018, he was honored with the Sanyo Shimbun Cultural Merit Award.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2019, he was designated as a holder of an Okayama Prefectural Important Intangible Cultural Property.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is also dedicated to his 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":46618062717025,"sku":"6785","price":198000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6785.jpg?v=1790231838","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6785","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}