{"product_id":"p6790","title":"Ibe Shuten","description":"This is a newly fired Ibe sake cup by Aritsune Kaneshige, a potter who, while part of the Kaneshige lineage, constantly questions himself and his work as he creates each piece.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis latest work was just fired in November 2022.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt was fired in a newly designed, clay-only wood-fired kiln—a \"tsuchigama\"—that uses no refractory bricks, resulting in a piece that fuses the Kaneshige firing style with this unique kiln.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the overall texture of the clay inherits the characteristics of the traditional Bizen ware derived from \"ta-tsuchi\" (rice paddy clay), the addition of firing in this clay kiln—which strips away all that is unnecessary—has sharpened the charm that is commonly referred to as the \"flavor\" of Bizen.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWithin Bizen ware, there are trends large and small, and sometimes the essence of Bizen has been obscured by firing styles meant to follow these trends.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHowever, this piece was fired in a kiln made solely of earth, without the use of refractory bricks, and placed inside a saggar with straw to protect it from direct flame, resulting in a work that deeply expresses the true essence of Bizen ware.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is designed with a singular focus on how to best convey liquid to the lips using the finest Bizen clay; it is crafted so that it does not alter the taste of the sake while allowing one to fully enjoy the pleasures of earthenware.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a sake cup created by a potter who has lived a life of struggle and dedication—obsessing over kiln transformation, form, and stature—and who has evolved from the son of Sozan Kaneshige into Aritsune Kaneshige, and now, simply a potter of Ibe.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (we apologize for the delay in shipping).\n\nDiameter 5.8cm x 5.8cm x Height 5.1cm\n\nAritsune Kaneshige was born as the third son of the Intangible Cultural Property holder Sozan Kaneshige.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe began learning the art of pottery under his father, Sozan Kaneshige, in 1975.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became independent in 1980 and held his first solo exhibition in Okayama.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe currently focuses on creating tableware, centered on tea ceramics such as tea bowls, water jars, and flower vases.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn his tea bowls, which he particularly loves to make, he emphasizes the interior form (mikomi), pursuing a balance between comfort of use and exterior appearance.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has received the Sanyo Shimbun Award at the Prefectural Exhibition, the Encouragement Award at the Tea Ceremony Form Exhibition, and the Tanko Biennale Encouragement Award.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, he received the Japan Ceramic Society Award, and in 2018, he received the Sanyo Shimbun Cultural Merit Award.\n\nIn 2019, he was designated as a holder of an Okayama Prefectural Important Intangible Cultural Property.\n\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":46618063208545,"sku":"6790","price":38500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6790.jpg?v=1790231844","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6790","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}