{"product_id":"p6813","title":"Ibe Yunomi","description":"While remaining part of the Kaneshige lineage, Yuho Kaneshige continues to constantly question himself, working as an individual potter. This is a newly fired Ibe tea cup from his latest kiln opening.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just fired in November 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt was created using his newly designed \"Tsuchigama\" (earth kiln)—an anagama kiln made entirely of clay without the use of firebricks—representing a fusion of the Kaneshige firing technique with this unique kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough he originally poured his heart and soul into creating tableware, in recent years, Yuho has focused primarily on tea ceremony ceramics, intentionally refraining from presenting tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece is a tea cup that Yuho has returned to crafting after a long hiatus, and it is no exaggeration to say it is a piece of tableware that transcends the category of tea ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe techniques cultivated through his signature symmetrical and serene tea bowls have been directly applied here, resulting in a supreme tea cup specialized for drinking liquids, featuring an exquisite clay surface and the finest rim for sipping.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe soft surface, created using the highest quality clay, changes when in use—much like human skin—as it absorbs moisture due to the exquisite degree of firing, resulting in a gentle texture that even captures the heart of the creator himself, Yuho.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rim, in particular, combined with its narrowly tapered shape, allows one to experience both the resilience and softness of Bizen clay when traced with the fingers.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAccording to Yuho, the clay surface is highly sensitive and prone to tea stains, so it will develop even more beautifully if washed promptly after use.\n\nSigned wooden box (double-slat lid)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.0cm × 7.0cm × Height 8.3cm\n\nYuho Kaneshige was born as the third son of the Intangible Cultural Property holder, Sozan Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe studied pottery techniques under his father, Sozan Kaneshige, starting 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\nFor his tea bowls, which he particularly loves, he prioritizes the internal form (mikomi), pursuing a balance between comfort of use and the exterior appearance.\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 Forms, 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 Okayama Prefectural Important Intangible Cultural Property.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is also dedicated to 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":46618063863905,"sku":"6813","price":22000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6813.jpg?v=1790231871","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6813","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}