{"product_id":"p7756","title":"Ibe Rokkaku Sake Cup","description":"True to the name of his studio, Fugen-gama (Silent Kiln), Tsuyoshi Ikenishi continues to pursue the masterpieces of antiquity through \"silent action,\" captivating audiences with his brilliant and bold creations. This Ibe-de hexagonal sake cup is an earlier work by the artist.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Ibe-de sake cup was produced around 2010.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough it is an \"Ibe-de\" piece—a style created by applying an iron-rich slip to the clay body before firing—it does not follow the recent trend of mixing in cobalt to achieve a black finish. Instead, the technique draws upon the classic Bizen Ibe-de style, which produces a unique texture reminiscent of ironware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe surface features a distinctive hue, like reduced glue or molten chocolate, accented by a rich, subdued yellow sesame glaze (kigoma) that adds a profound sense of atmosphere.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe application of the slip is meticulously adjusted on the interior and the foot; the inside is left unglazed, allowing one to appreciate the natural dark brown color of the clay body itself.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA challenging piece that expresses the aesthetics of a Kiseto hexagonal cup through the Ibe-de style, this work is packed with the essence of Master Ikenishi's research into ancient ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is an unused piece that has been carefully stored since its initial purchase, having never been removed from its original packaging.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.0cm x 6.3cm x Height 5.2cm\n\nTsuyoshi Ikenishi was born in Suita City, Osaka Prefecture, in 1961.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe subsequently studied Japanese, Korean, and Chinese ceramics in various locations.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn January 1994, he built a five-chamber climbing kiln and a single-chamber tunnel kiln in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSince 1995, he has primarily showcased his work through solo exhibitions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2012, he also established a studio in Wake-cho, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture.","brand":"池西 剛","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618207092833,"sku":"7756","price":33000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7756.jpg?v=1790233210","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7756","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}