Bizen Tsurukubi (Crane-Neck) Flower Vase

This is a new Bizen crane-neck flower vase by Takeshi Kaneshige, created as he enters a new stage in his career following the milestone of building an anagama kiln in Kukui. The piece features clay with a slightly pronounced yellowish hue, combined with *goma* (ash glaze) patterns that exhibit a rich variety of transformations. The sober and rustic tones of the yellow *goma* and *kase-goma* (matte, dry ash) perfectly capture the natural beauty that represents the true essence of Bizen ware. Its understated color palette will elegantly accentuate any flowers arranged within it.

Interview with Takeshi Kaneshige Paper box (If you would like a paulownia wood box, please contact us for a quote.)
Rim diameter 4.1cm × Mouth diameter 2.9cm × Body diameter 11.5cm × 11.5cm × Height 19.8cm Takeshi 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. Takeshi 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 actively participating in exhibitions such as the Kaneshige Family Exhibition since May 1999.