Bizen Sake Cup

This Bizen sake cup is by Jumpei Kaneshige, the eldest son of Kosuke Kaneshige, the leading figure of the Kaneshige family. It is a magnificent piece featuring clear, beautiful *kumadori* (shading) that truly defines the Kaneshige style of kiln transformation. The nuanced coloring, which possesses a refined reddish hue without being ostentatious, is superb. It brings to mind Kosuke and Jumpei Kaneshige meticulously preparing clay in a studio filled with it. The form is so poised that, despite his youth, the piece exudes a certain seasoned air; it is a quintessential Bizen work, perfect for those new to Bizen ware or as a gift. Signed wooden box (shiho-san) included
Diameter 6.8cm x Diameter 6.6cm x Height 5.2cm Jumpei Kaneshige was born in Komaba, Tokyo, in 1972 as the eldest son of Kosuke Kaneshige. He graduated from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Waseda University in 1994. In 2000, he completed a master's degree in sculpture at Long Island University in New York, and upon returning to Japan, he began his apprenticeship under his father, Kosuke Kaneshige.