{"product_id":"p7431","title":"Ibe Sake Cup","description":"This is an Ibe sake cup by Michiaki Kaneshige, who was born as the eldest son of Bizen ware Living National Treasure Toyo Kaneshige and captivated audiences with a style that infused tradition with his own unique sensibility.\u003cbr\u003e\nJudging by the signed wooden box and the style of the work, it is believed to have been created between Michiaki Kaneshige's middle and late periods, and it was fired in the climbing kiln inherited from his father, Toyo Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBased on a beautiful \"tsuchi-aji\" (clay texture) that shows at a glance that high-quality clay was used, it features the quintessential Bizen climbing kiln scenery, including ash-covered kiln changes, gold accents, and scarlet coloring.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe ever-changing clay texture—which shifts into various hues, a trademark of Michiaki, who carefully prepared field clay alongside his father Toyo—is nothing short of magnificent; it transitions variously from section to section, starting with a shiso-leaf purple and moving into shades of orange and dark brown.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the entire interior is marked by ash-covered kiln changes, there is a pale scarlet \"nuke\" (uncovered area) in the center; when sake is poured in, the black of the ash and the scarlet of the nuke become vividly deep, as if they are glowing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe form is thoroughly clean and unadorned, reflecting Michiaki's preference for simple, honest shapes. Its quiet style, which almost silences the presence of the creator, allows you to focus solely on the taste of the sake and the superb scenery of the cup's interior.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nSigned wooden box (yakuro-buta lid)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 9.0cm x 8.8cm x Height 4.0cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\nMichiaki Kaneshige was born in Imbe in 1934 as the eldest son of Toyo Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the Craft Department of Kanazawa College of Art in 1955.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThereafter, he studied under his father, Toyo Kaneshige, and pursued the path of ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn addition to tea ceramics such as water jars and flower vases, he also created objects and bowls with geometric forms.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe exhibited his work not only in domestic exhibitions but also in international ones.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nStarting in 1957, he was selected for the Asahi Contemporary Ceramic Art Exhibition three times in a row.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe also expanded his sphere of activity by being selected for the Nitten Exhibition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1960, he visited various parts of the United States to study ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1969, he became a regular member of the Japan Kōgei Association.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1970, he received the Toyo Kaneshige Award.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1973, he was recommended as a committee member of the Issuikai Ceramic Department, and in 1980, he received the Japan Ceramic Society Award.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1990, he was designated as a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property by Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in 1995.","brand":"金重道明","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618170392673,"sku":"7431","price":88000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7431.jpg?v=1790232700","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7431","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}