{"product_id":"p7910","title":"Ibeyama Cup","description":"This is an earlier work of an Ibe mountain sake cup by Ariyuki Kaneshige, a potter who, while belonging to the Kaneshige lineage, has always continued to question himself and create works as an individual ceramic artist.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe cup comes with a ceramic history document up to the year 2003, indicating it was created around that time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece dates back to the mid-Heisei period, when the artist was focusing on presenting works primarily made from mountain clay, and it features both a weathered sesame-ash glaze and a refined texture characteristic of mountain soil.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nInspired by mountain tea bowls—which possess a charm inherent to everyday utensils—this sake cup features an exquisite potter's wheel technique where the clay does not fully stretch, as is common with mountain clay. This adds a unique and delightful sense of \"clumsiness\" to the piece.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the overall texture is matte and lusterless, including the scattered sesame-ash speckles, once sake is poured and the surface becomes moist, the withered texture of the clay instantly comes to life. It begins to emanate a mysterious allure, much like a casual rock in the mountains that suddenly captures your gaze the moment it is struck by rain.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAriyuki Kaneshige has noted that while rice field clay is very plastic and reflects the thoughts and emotions of the potter like a mirror, mountain clay is coarse and lacks plasticity, making every moment a decisive challenge. Despite its very simple form, this piece possesses a charm that makes you want to pick it up.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough this is an earlier work, there are no stains or signs of use.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san style)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 9.3cm x 9.0cm x Height 4.1cm\n\nAriyuki Kaneshige was born as the third son of Intangible Cultural Property holder Sozan Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe began learning pottery 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 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 particularly emphasizes the interior form (mikomi), pursuing a balance between ease of use and the exterior appearance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe has received the Sanyo Shimbun Award at the prefectural exhibition, the Encouragement Award at the Tea Ceremony Forms Exhibition, and the Tanko Biennale Encouragement Award.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2002, he received the Japan Ceramic Society Award, and in 2018, the Sanyo Shimbun Cultural Merit Award.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2019, he was certified as a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property designated by Okayama Prefecture.\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":46618213646433,"sku":"7910","price":25300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7910.jpg?v=1790233455","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7910","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}