Happy New Year (The most delightful moments are those spent with one's favorite sake 2)
bizen
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Hello everyone, and a Happy New Year to you all.Thank you very much for all your support over the past year.We look forward to your continued patronage this year.Now, today marks the second installment of our "Treasured Favorites" series,where Kosuke Kaneshige and Jumpei Kaneshige share pieces they personally cherish.Kosuke Kaneshige showed us a Shino sake cup by Toyo Kaneshige that he uses regularly,while Jumpei Kaneshige presented a "hidasuki" (fire-cord) plate he crafted himself.This is the Shino sake cup by Toyo Kaneshige that Kosuke Kaneshige treasures.While the process for creating Bizen stoneware differs significantly from glazed pottery,the bold, sharp form characteristic of Toyo Kaneshige remains vibrant, leaving one no choice but to admire his mastery.The texture of the feldspar glaze, with its soft hint of orange, is also truly magnificent.Combined with the iron-brush patterns, the rim has such an alluring quality that it almost makes one drink too much.We hear that Toyo Kaneshige made this piece at the kiln of Rosanjin Kitaoji,and after it was later authenticated and boxed by Domyo, it was acquired by Kosuke Kaneshige.Jumpei Kaneshige introduced us to the hidasuki side plates he crafted himself.Both pieces are about 16cm in diameter—slightly small for a side plate—but he finds them incredibly useful because of their versatility and ease of handling.The crisp hidasuki pattern, created in an electric kiln, is neither too understated nor too assertive;it possesses a clean aesthetic that makes it absolutely perfect for tableware.While they would be great for dishes or snacks to accompany drinks, they would also look beautiful paired with colorful Japanese confections.What did you think of the pieces cherished by Kosuke and Jumpei Kaneshige?Both of them were very busy recently having just finished a kiln firing, and we are deeply grateful for their cooperation in this blog feature.The new works from their recent kiln firing are currently being boxed and will be arriving soon.We have received some wonderful pieces, so please look forward to their arrival.
This is the Shino sake cup by Toyo Kaneshige that Kosuke Kaneshige treasures.
While the process for creating Bizen stoneware differs significantly from glazed pottery,
the bold, sharp form characteristic of Toyo Kaneshige remains vibrant, leaving one no choice but to admire his mastery.
The texture of the feldspar glaze, with its soft hint of orange, is also truly magnificent.
Combined with the iron-brush patterns, the rim has such an alluring quality that it almost makes one drink too much.
We hear that Toyo Kaneshige made this piece at the kiln of Rosanjin Kitaoji,
and after it was later authenticated and boxed by Domyo, it was acquired by Kosuke Kaneshige.
Jumpei Kaneshige introduced us to the hidasuki side plates he crafted himself.
Both pieces are about 16cm in diameter—slightly small for a side plate—
but he finds them incredibly useful because of their versatility and ease of handling.
The crisp hidasuki pattern, created in an electric kiln, is neither too understated nor too assertive;
it possesses a clean aesthetic that makes it absolutely perfect for tableware.
While they would be great for dishes or snacks to accompany drinks, they would also look beautiful paired with colorful Japanese confections.
What did you think of the pieces cherished by Kosuke and Jumpei Kaneshige?
Both of them were very busy recently having just finished a kiln firing, and we are deeply grateful for their cooperation in this blog feature.
The new works from their recent kiln firing are currently being boxed and will be arriving soon.
We have received some wonderful pieces, so please look forward to their arrival.