{"product_id":"p7078","title":"Ibe Tokkuri","description":"This is an Ibe sake bottle by Sozan Kaneshige, who began his career as an assistant to his older brother, the legendary potter Toyo Kaneshige, and went on to create works beloved by many as a master of Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough Sozan began working in earnest with Bizen ware at the Maruyama kiln in his mid-fifties, this piece was created at Ushigamishita, where he lived after returning to his hometown of Ibe in his later years; it combines a quiet, serene aesthetic with dynamic form.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSozan built a kiln and moved to his hometown of Ushigamishita, Ibe, in 1982, and from that point on, he shifted the focus of his work to tea ceramics, making sake vessels like this one exceedingly rare.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile this Ushigamishita sake bottle is quite rare, it possesses the unique rhythm that makes Sozan's work instantly recognizable. The bold wheel marks, which conjure images of clay being forcefully pulled upward, combined with the elegantly refined rim inherited from his brother Toyo, create a one-of-a-kind presence.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clay, with its subtle reddish hue, blends with a slightly greenish sesame glaze; while understated at first glance, it is a piece that will only grow more captivating with use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe base features a spatula-carved swirl resembling a tornado, allowing you to fully appreciate the refined craftsmanship Sozan mastered in his later years each time you finish your drink.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is a small stone inclusion on the inside of the rim, but it does not affect use.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san style)\u003cbr\u003e\nRim 3.4cm × Body diameter 9.2cm × Body diameter 9.2cm × Height 14.3cm; Capacity approx. 410cc\n\nSozan Kaneshige (1909–1995) was the younger brother of Living National Treasure Toyo Kaneshige, and the two worked together until around 1951.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfterward, he engaged in service activities for the Oomoto religion in Kyoto and researched pottery techniques outside of Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1964, he built a climbing kiln in Maruyama, Okayama City, and became independent.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1966, he perfected the firing technique for hidasuki (fire-cord) using an electric kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1982, he moved his studio to Ibe and built the Ushigamishita kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1983, he was certified as a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property designated by Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in 1995.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMajor awards include the Miki Memorial Award, Sanyo Shimbun Cultural Award, Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Award, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Award, and the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette.","brand":"金重素山","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618077626465,"sku":"7078","price":150000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7078.jpg?v=1790232190","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7078","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}