{"product_id":"p7791","title":"Ibe Tokkuri","description":"This is an Ibe sake bottle by Michiaki Kaneshige, who was born as the eldest son of Bizen ware Living National Treasure Toyo Kaneshige and captivated everyone with a style that infused unique sensibilities into tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\nJudging from the signature box and style, it is believed to have been created in the final years of Michiaki Kaneshige's life, and was fired in a small climbing kiln that he designed himself.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBased on the rich, \"shiso\"-colored (reddish-purple) clay texture that is the hallmark of Kaneshige Bizen, it features a multitude of classic Bizen landscapes, including matte sesame (kase-goma), ash-covered kiln changes (hai-kaburi yohen), yellow sesame, and charred sesame.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe bottle exhibits a landscape resembling what is known as \"kase-yohen,\" where the artist aimed for both matte sesame and kiln changes simultaneously from the middle of the kiln, achieving a magnificent harmony between a dynamic aesthetic that evokes the intense flames within the kiln and a static beauty where the vitality inherent in the clay seems to blossom.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe ever-changing clay tone, which shifts into various hues depending on the intensity of the fire, is truly masterful and characteristic of Michiaki, who, like his father Toyo, insisted on preparing his clay without any compromise.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEven when dry, the clay possesses a magnificent quality containing a rich variety of colors such as orange and reddish-purple, but once moistened with sake, it takes on an indescribable hue, surely serving as the ultimate companion to a drink.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to Michiaki’s preference for forms even simpler and more tranquil than those of his father, Toyo, the bottle is striking for its solid, steady stance that relies on no superficial ornamentation.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nRim 3.7cm x Body diameter 9.0cm x Body diameter 9.0cm x Height 13.8cm Capacity approx. 400cc\n\nMichiaki Kaneshige was born in Imbe in 1934 as the eldest son of Toyo Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1955, he graduated from the Department of Crafts at Kanazawa College of Art.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe subsequently studied under his father, Toyo Kaneshige, to pursue the path of pottery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn addition to tea ceramics such as water jars and flower vases, he also created objects and bowls with geometric forms.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe exhibited his work in exhibitions both within Japan and overseas.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nStarting in 1957, he was selected for the Asahi Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition three consecutive times.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe also expanded his sphere of activity by being selected for the Nitten Exhibition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1960, he visited various parts of the United States to observe ceramic arts.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became a full member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1969.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1970, he received the Toyo Kaneshige Award.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe was recommended as a committee member for the ceramic department of the Issuikai Exhibition in 1973, and received the Japan Ceramic Society Award in 1980.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1990, he was designated as a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property by Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in 1995.","brand":"金重道明","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618208895073,"sku":"7791","price":330000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7791.jpg?v=1790233264","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7791","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}