{"product_id":"p7747","title":"Ibe Shuten","description":"This is an Ibe sake cup by Shusaku Kaneshige, from \"Tou-Kobo Yu,\" a studio run by two pupils of Master Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWithin a simple style that thoroughly eschews unnecessary ornamentation,\u003cbr\u003e\nthe subtle undulations of the clay, revealing the creator's breath, remain.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a luxurious sake cup made from exceptionally high-quality Bizen clay—so fine that the two founders felt it was \"too precious to use\" when they first established their studio.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFired in a \"tsuchigama\" (primitive earth kiln) that does not use firebricks,\u003cbr\u003e\nit possesses a rounded texture that feels as if it has been used for years, despite being brand new.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFired in the middle section of the earth kiln, the finish resembles the ash-covered (haikaburi) style of a climbing kiln; however,\u003cbr\u003e\nits appeal lies in the unique scenery—the lustrous, wet-looking ash glaze and the deep, scorched scarlet that permeates the core—which can only be achieved by firing superior \"ta-tsuchi\" (field clay) in an earth kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe serene style translates directly into a remarkably comfortable user experience,\u003cbr\u003e\nwith a delicately crafted rim and a body that fits the hand perfectly.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (please note that it will take some time before dispatch).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.1cm × 6.6cm × Height 4.7cm\n\nTou-Kobo Yu was established in 2011 by three pupils of Master Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCurrent members:\u003cbr\u003e\nShusaku Kaneshige (born 1978), Yosaku Kaneshige (born 1980)","brand":"陶工房 斿 (金重 周作)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618206699617,"sku":"7747","price":24200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7747.jpg?v=1790233196","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7747","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}