{"product_id":"p7459","title":"Ibe Shuten","description":"This is an Ibe sake cup by Yuho Kaneshige, a potter who, while belonging to the Kaneshige lineage, constantly questions himself in his creative practice.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece was fired in a newly designed \"Tsuchigama\" (earth kiln)—a kiln made entirely of clay without the use of firebricks—representing a fusion of the Kaneshige firing style with this unique kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nLooking at the overall clay texture and scarlet hues, one can see the characteristics of the Kaneshige family's traditional paddy clay, while here and there, the piece incorporates the \"cold, withered\" aesthetics and deep, thorough firing characteristic of old Bizen ware, suggesting that the scale of his work has advanced a step further.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe front \"nuke\" (clear glaze patch) and the base exhibit a deep, rich shiso-red color characteristic of the finest paddy clay, and the texture, which is exceptionally smooth and rounded, makes this work a hybrid of the Kaneshige style and old Bizen—not only in color but in the tactile experience of use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe coloration and texture of the ash-covered kiln-altered surface reflect the high quality expected of Yuho-sensei; the beautiful gray surface, combined with meticulous finishing, creates a superb texture that is so pleasant one cannot help but want to polish it with sake forever.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe texture is so soft and gentle against the fingertips that if you were to touch it with your eyes closed, few would likely guess it was an ash-covered kiln-altered piece.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rim is thin and tapers inward, while the body from the waist to the foot is slightly thicker; this modeling balance—a true reflection of the Sozan aesthetic—is crafted to the level of a tea bowl, providing an exceptional feel in the hand.\n\nSigned wooden box (shihozan)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.1cm × 6.1cm × Height 4.7cm\n\nYuho Kaneshige was born as the third son of Intangible Cultural Property holder Sozan Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe began studying ceramic 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\nHe currently focuses on tea ceramics, such as tea bowls, water jars, and flower vases, as well as tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nRegarding tea bowls, which he particularly enjoys creating, he places great importance on the interior form (mikomi), pursuing 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 Exhibition of Tea Ceremony Forms, and the Tanko Biennale Encouragement Award.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, he received the Japan Ceramic Society Award, and in 2018, the Sanyo Shimbun Cultural Merit Award.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2019, he was designated as a holder of an Okayama Prefectural Important Intangible Cultural Property.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is also dedicated to his solo exhibitions, which are held in various locations both within and outside the prefecture.","brand":"金重有邦","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618176487521,"sku":"7459","price":55000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7459.jpg?v=1790232746","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7459","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}