{"product_id":"p6796","title":"Ibe Yunomi","description":"This is a newly fired Ibe teacup by Arimasa Kaneshige, a potter who, while belonging to the Kaneshige lineage, constantly questions himself in his work as an individual ceramic artist.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in November 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated using a newly designed \"tsuchigama\" (earth kiln)—an anagama kiln made entirely of clay without the use of firebricks—this piece represents a fusion of the Kaneshige firing technique with this unique kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile Arimasa originally poured his heart into creating tableware, in recent years he has focused his activities primarily on tea ceremony ceramics, intentionally refraining from presenting tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece is a teacup that Arimasa has worked on for the first time in a while; it is no exaggeration to say that this work represents tableware that transcends mere tea ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe techniques cultivated through his characteristic symmetric and serene tea bowls have been applied directly here, resulting in a supreme teacup specialized for drinking liquids, featuring a superior clay texture and an excellent rim.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe soft surface, made from the finest clay, has been fired to perfection. When in use, it absorbs moisture to become supple, transforming into a texture as soft as human skin—a quality that even captivates the artist himself.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rim, combined with its narrowly tapered shape, allows you to feel both the resilience and the softness of the Bizen clay as you run your fingers along it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAccording to Arimasa, the surface is very sensitive and prone to tea stains, so he recommends washing it soon after use to help it \"age\" more beautifully.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (we apologize that it will take some time to ship).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.0cm x 7.0cm x Height 8.3cm\n\nArimasa Kaneshige was born as the third son of the 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 primarily creates tea ceremony ceramics such as tea bowls, water jars, and flower vases, as well as tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe places particular emphasis on the inner form (mikomi) of his favorite tea bowls, pursuing a balance between ease of use 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 Modeling, 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 designated as a Holder of Okayama Prefecture Important Intangible Cultural Property.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is also dedicated to holding solo exhibitions, which are hosted in various locations both within and outside the prefecture.","brand":"金重有邦","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618063372385,"sku":"6796","price":22000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6796.jpg?v=1790231852","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6796","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}