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No. 7908
Imbe Mukozuke
¥5,500
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Description
This is an Imbe bowl by Toukoubou Yu, a studio run by two artists who studied under Yuho Kaneshige.
Within its simple style, thoroughly stripped of unnecessary decoration, subtle movements in the clay remain, allowing one to feel the quiet breath of the makers.
It is a luxurious serving bowl made from extremely high-quality Bizen clay — clay so fine that, when the studio was first established, the two artists felt it was almost too precious to use.
This piece also uses clay containing a high proportion of mountain clay. Together with the firing centered on Kase-Goma, it creates a fire pattern reminiscent of Yuho Kaneshige’s middle-period works, where the vitality of the clay can be felt within a subdued and austere atmosphere.
The strength and usability of old Bizen have been skillfully translated into a modern design, making this piece suitable for a wide range of uses, from side dishes and lightly sauced foods to desserts and fruit.
The various charms of Bizen clay mentioned above — its color, texture, and natural presence — are beautifully matched with the high technical skill of Toukoubou Yu in creating functional vessels.
About Toukoubou Yuu
Toukoubou Yuu was established in 2011 by two former apprentices of Yuho Kaneshige, a distinguished Bizen ware artist.
The studio’s current members are:
Shusaku Kaneshige (born 1978)
Yousaku Kaneshige (born 1980)
Within its simple style, thoroughly stripped of unnecessary decoration, subtle movements in the clay remain, allowing one to feel the quiet breath of the makers.
It is a luxurious serving bowl made from extremely high-quality Bizen clay — clay so fine that, when the studio was first established, the two artists felt it was almost too precious to use.
This piece also uses clay containing a high proportion of mountain clay. Together with the firing centered on Kase-Goma, it creates a fire pattern reminiscent of Yuho Kaneshige’s middle-period works, where the vitality of the clay can be felt within a subdued and austere atmosphere.
The strength and usability of old Bizen have been skillfully translated into a modern design, making this piece suitable for a wide range of uses, from side dishes and lightly sauced foods to desserts and fruit.
The various charms of Bizen clay mentioned above — its color, texture, and natural presence — are beautifully matched with the high technical skill of Toukoubou Yu in creating functional vessels.
About Toukoubou Yuu
Toukoubou Yuu was established in 2011 by two former apprentices of Yuho Kaneshige, a distinguished Bizen ware artist.
The studio’s current members are:
Shusaku Kaneshige (born 1978)
Yousaku Kaneshige (born 1980)
Details
- Pottery Type
- Tableware
- Dimensions
- W14.6cm x D14.3cm x H4.6cm
About the Artist
About Toukoubou Yuu
Toukoubou Yuu was established in 2011 by three former apprentices of Yuho Kaneshige, a distinguished Bizen ware artist.
The studio’s current members are:
Shusaku Kaneshige (born 1978)
Yousaku Kaneshige (born 1980)
Toukoubou Yuu was established in 2011 by three former apprentices of Yuho Kaneshige, a distinguished Bizen ware artist.
The studio’s current members are:
Shusaku Kaneshige (born 1978)
Yousaku Kaneshige (born 1980)