Bizen Sake Cup

This Bizen sake cup is a masterpiece by Tsuyoshi Kaneshige, a treasure of Bizen who follows in the footsteps of his grandfather, a Living National Treasure, and his father, an Intangible Cultural Property holder. The cup features a slightly flared rim, allowing the aromas of full-bodied sake to release rather than remain trapped. It is distinguished by its rich "goma" (sesame) ash glaze fired in a unique kiln and a surface texture reminiscent of wood. It is a piece that invites you to use it and watch it develop over time.

Blog Signed wooden box (shiho-san style)
Diameter 8.7cm x 8.4cm x Height 4.7cm Tsuyoshi Kaneshige was born the second son of Intangible Cultural Property holder Michiaki Kaneshige, and is the grandson of the great Living National Treasure, Toyo Kaneshige. Tsuyoshi Kaneshige graduated from the Ashiya College of Art in 1988. After working at the Atelier Hikousen Ceramic Research Institute, he returned to Bizen in 1992. He exhibited at the Bizen Young Artists Exhibition in September 1996 and has been active in shows such as the Kaneshige Family Exhibition since May 1999.