{"product_id":"p1391","title":"Bizen ware teacup","description":"This is a Bizen tea cup by the first Living National Treasure and the great restorer of Bizen ware, Toyo Kaneshige. When one holds a work by Master Toyo, the first thing that strikes you is the texture of the clay, and this piece in particular features exceptional clay quality with a superb luster across the entire surface. The firm, elastic feel of the clay, which seems to cling to the fingertips, possesses a luscious texture so enchanting that one might lose track of time simply rolling it in their palm. He would divide the clay into small portions, remove impurities by hand one by one, and let it age for years in old Bizen jars—a process that was less a task than an act of faith. This achievement was only possible because Master Toyo loved the earth and loved Bizen, and I believe this piece stands as a testament to that pride. The gently rounded, soft lines and the well-proportioned thickness of the rim are characteristic of Master Toyo, making this a gem from his final years, marked with his \"To\" seal.\n\nThis is a Bizen tea cup by the first Living National Treasure and the great restorer of Bizen ware, Toyo Kaneshige. When one holds a work by Master Toyo, the first thing that strikes you is the texture of the clay, and this piece in particular features exceptional clay quality with a superb luster across the entire surface. The firm, elastic feel of the clay, which seems to cling to the fingertips, possesses a luscious texture so enchanting that one might lose track of time simply rolling it in their palm. He would divide the clay into small portions, remove impurities by hand one by one, and let it age for years in old Bizen jars—a process that was less a task than an act of faith. This achievement was only possible because Master Toyo loved the earth and loved Bizen, and I believe this piece stands as a testament to that pride. The gently rounded, soft lines and the well-proportioned thickness of the rim are characteristic of Master Toyo, making this a gem from his final years, marked with his \"To\" seal.\n\nBox authenticated by Kosuke (shiho-san box, double box)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.1cm × Diameter 8.1cm × Height 8.0cm\n\nToyo Kaneshige (1896–1967, born in Ibe, Bizen City) was born the eldest son of Baiyo Kaneshige, from a branch of the Kaneshige family, one of the six traditional Bizen-yaki families. Studying under his father, he first gained fame for his handmade tea pots (hōhin). From the Taisho era through the early Showa era, he conducted extensive research and succeeded in replicating the clay quality of Momoyama-period Bizen ware; it was around this time that he began working with the potter's wheel and dedicated himself to creating tea ceremony ceramics. He deepened his friendships with Handeishi Kawakita, Toyozo Arakawa, and Kyusetsu Miwa, and after the war, he expanded his artistic scope under the influence of Rosanjin Kitaoji and Isamu Noguchi. For these contributions, he is known as the restorer of Bizen ware. He was the first Bizen ware potter to be designated a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property. In 1964 and 1966, he was invited as a guest lecturer at the University of Hawaii summer session. In 1967, he gave a demonstration before Emperor Showa and Empress Kojun during their visit to Bizen.\u003cbr\u003e\nMajor Awards: Chugoku Cultural Award, Sanyo Shimbun Award, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Award, Medal with Purple Ribbon, Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette.","brand":"金重陶陽","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618324500577,"sku":"1391","price":210000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/1391.jpg?v=1790235171","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p1391","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}