{"product_id":"p7687","title":"Karatsu Ash-Glazed Sake Cup","description":"This is a newly fired Karatsu ash-glazed sake cup (guinomi) by Yuho Kaneshige, an artist who, while rooted in the Kaneshige family tradition, constantly challenges himself and continues to create works as a dedicated potter.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in May 2025.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCrafted using clay that Kaneshige personally excavated in the Karatsu region in the mid-Heisei era, this sake vessel serves as the culmination of his work with glazed ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece possesses an atmosphere closer to that of an Ido tea bowl than traditional Karatsu ware; the light ash glaze applied over a somewhat sandy clay gives it a simple yet delicate presence that is truly captivating.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the glaze is very simple—an unadorned ash glaze without iron painting—the black specks caused by iron content in the clay surfacing here and there provide an exquisite accent, evoking a sense of wabi-sabi within the subtle finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCombined with the white, wave-like glaze drips created during the firing process, this piece is sure to develop a beautifully weathered texture reminiscent of a vintage Ido masterpiece with continued use.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-zan)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.2cm x 7.1cm x Height 4.5cm\n\nYuho Kaneshige was born as the third son of the 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\nCurrently, he focuses primarily 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, he places particular importance on the interior form (mikomi), striving 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 Okayama Prefectural 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":46618204373089,"sku":"7687","price":49500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7687.jpg?v=1790233102","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7687","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}