Bizen Sake Cup

This is the latest Bizen sake cup by Jumpei Kaneshige, the eldest son of Kosuke Kaneshige, a leading master of the Kaneshige lineage. Crafted from meticulously refined clay, this piece features a profound landscape despite its orthodox firing. It is slightly small, fitting perfectly in the palm of the hand, with a pleasant texture created by the subtle ridges of the charred sesame glaze. The most distinctive feature is the *hidasuki* (fire-cord) pattern in the interior, which makes gazing into the cup after pouring sake a delightful experience. Signed wooden box (shihozan) included
Diameter 6.2cm × Diameter 6.1cm × Height 4.8cm 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 his graduate studies in sculpture at Long Island University in New York, USA, and upon returning to Japan, he began his apprenticeship under his father, Kosuke Kaneshige.