{"product_id":"p7657","title":"Ibe Guinomi","description":"This Ibe sake cup is the work of Arinori Kaneshige, a potter who, despite being part of the Kaneshige lineage, consistently challenges himself and continues to create works as an individual artist.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was taken from the kiln in November 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nUsing a newly designed, all-earthen \"tsuchigama\" (earth kiln) that eschews firebricks, this piece represents a fusion of the Kaneshige firing style with this unique kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBecause of the heavy rainfall in the Bizen region this autumn, the moisture within the kiln (mose) worked exceptionally well during this firing, resulting in many pieces that masterfully combine rich ash-covered kiln changes with vivid scarlet hues.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"nuke\" (clear patch) on the front and the interior (mikomi) showcase the profound texture of premium rice-field clay; while the firing is somewhat firm, the character of the clay remains vibrant rather than withered.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe color and texture of the ash-covered kiln change are of a high quality characteristic of Arinori-sensei, and the beautiful grey surface, combined with meticulous finishing, results in an exquisite texture that makes one want to polish it with sake indefinitely.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIts texture is so soft and gentle to the touch that, if you were to close your eyes and feel it, few would likely guess it is an ash-covered kiln-changed piece.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWith a thin, tapered rim and a slightly thicker profile from the waist to the foot, this molding balance—truly \"Sozan-esque\"—is crafted to the standard of a tea bowl, offering an outstanding feel in the hand.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.1cm × 5.8cm × Height 5.5cm\n\nArinori Kaneshige was born 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 went 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 particular, he places great importance on the inner form (mikomi) of his tea bowls, pursuing a balance between ease of use and the 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 Ceramics, 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 an Okayama Prefecture Important Intangible Cultural Property holder.\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":46618203357281,"sku":"7657","price":55000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7657.jpg?v=1790233055","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7657","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}