{"product_id":"p7090","title":"Ibe Yunomi","description":"This is an Ibe teacup by Yuho Kaneshige, a potter who, while belonging to the Kaneshige lineage, constantly questions himself and creates his work as an individual craftsman.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece is created using a newly designed \"tsuchigama\" (earth kiln)—a hole kiln made entirely of clay without the use of firebricks—fusing the traditional Kaneshige firing technique with this unique kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough Yuho originally poured his heart and soul into creating tableware, in recent years he has focused primarily on tea ceramics, intentionally refraining from releasing tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis work is a teacup that Yuho has crafted for the first time in a while; it is no exaggeration to say it is a piece of tableware that transcends the realm of tea ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe techniques he cultivated through his characteristic symmetric and serene tea bowls have been directly applied here, resulting in the ultimate teacup specialized for drinking liquids, featuring a superb clay texture and an excellent rim.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe soft surface, crafted from the finest clay and fired with exquisite precision, absorbs moisture when in use, becoming supple like human skin—a soft texture that even captivates the artist, Yuho himself.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rim, in particular, combined with its tapered shape, allows you to feel both the resilience and softness of the Bizen clay as you run your fingers along it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAccording to Yuho, the clay surface is highly sensitive and prone to tea stains, so he recommends washing it promptly after use to help it develop an even more beautiful patina.\n\nSigned wooden box (double-crosspiece lid) included.\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.0cm x 5.8cm x Height 7.9cm\n\nYuho 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\nIn 1980, he became independent and held his first solo exhibition in Okayama.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe currently focuses on tea ceramics such as tea bowls, water jars, and flower vases, as well as tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWith a particular passion for tea bowls, he emphasizes the internal form (mikomi) and strives for a balance between usability and the exterior aesthetic.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has received the Sanyo Shimbun Award at the Prefectural Exhibition, the Encouragement Award at the Chanoyu Modeling Exhibition, 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 an Okayama Prefecture-designated Important Intangible Cultural Property.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is also dedicated to his 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":46618079559777,"sku":"7090","price":22000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7090.jpg?v=1790232207","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7090","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}