{"product_id":"p7615","title":"E-Karatsu sake cup","description":"This is an earlier work of an Ibe-E-Karatsu sake cup (guinomi) by Yuhon Kaneshige, an artist who, while belonging to the Kaneshige lineage, constantly questions himself as he creates his pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\nIncluded is a ceramic biography from 2001, indicating that this work was created around that time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nKaneshige used clay he dug up himself in the Karatsu region, perfectly matching his meticulous style with the rustic charm of Karatsu ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clay texture possesses the coarseness that defines the true essence of Karatsu, and the foot (kodai) features distinct \"chirimen-jiwa\" (crepe wrinkles), resulting in a truly refined and understated finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe glaze consists of a very simple combination of ash glaze and iron underglaze, but it is said that he insisted on using only carefully selected natural materials.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWith its small size and elegant presence, this is a masterpiece that would be a pleasure to enjoy alongside a Bizen sake flask.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough this is an earlier work, there are no stains or signs of use.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.5cm × 6.4cm × Height 4.9cm\n\nYuhon Kaneshige was born as the third son of 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\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, as well as tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn his tea bowls, which he particularly loves, he prioritizes the interior modeling (mikomi) and strives for a balance between usability and exterior form.\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 an Important Intangible Cultural Property by Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is also active in holding solo exhibitions, which are hosted in various locations both within and outside the prefecture.","brand":"金重有邦","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618201555041,"sku":"7615","price":33000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7615.jpg?v=1790232987","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7615","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}