Bizen sake cup

This is the latest Bizen sake cup by Junpei Kaneshige, the eldest son of Kosuke Kaneshige, the leading figure of the Kaneshige lineage. The finely textured *kase-goma* (stony sesame glaze) fired at high temperatures is a magnificent testament to the vast amount of time and effort poured into everything from clay preparation to finishing. The stunning, slightly orange-tinted *tsuchiaji* (character of the clay) visible between the undulating waves of *kase-goma* is truly a clay body meant to be nurtured through use. This characteristic clay also covers the interior (*mikomi*), creating an elegant appearance that beautifully reflects the sake, as is typical of the Kaneshige style. Signed wooden box to follow (please allow some time for shipping)
Diameter 6.3cm x Diameter 6.3cm x Height 5.9cm Junpei 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 graduate program in sculpture at Long Island University in New York, USA, and upon returning to Japan, he began studying under his father, Kosuke Kaneshige.