Bizen sake bottle

This Bizen sake bottle is the work of Tamon Kaneshige, who continues to hone his skills on the rigorous path of pottery, following in the footsteps of his father, the late Susumu Kaneshige. Using the same Ibe clay as his father, the piece features an earthy tone with a slight orange tint and a distinctive dry, crusty ash glaze (kase-goma). Despite the somewhat coarse texture of the clay, it is remarkably smooth and pleasant to the touch, reflecting the masterful craftsmanship and meticulous care characteristic of the Kaneshige lineage. The unadorned form, infused with delicate techniques throughout, exudes a sense of grandeur and innate elegance. Signed wooden box (double-slatted)
Mouth rim 3.3cm × Body diameter 8.4cm × Body diameter 8.3cm × Height 13.0cm. Capacity approx. 300cc Tamon Kaneshige was born in Okayama City in 1977. He graduated from the Faculty of Business and Commerce at Keio University in 2000. In 2004, he began his path in ceramics under his father, Susumu Kaneshige. He held a solo exhibition at Okayama Tenmaya in 2011.