Bizen Tokkuri

This is a new Bizen tokkuri (sake flask) by Tsuyoshi Kaneshige, who established his kiln in Kugu and continues his research and pottery making there. For this piece, he intentionally applied a generous amount of ash before firing, resulting in a thick, molten glaze that has turned into glass. In some areas, the ash was kept away, revealing a striking, intense scarlet hue. The large, oval-based form is perfectly complemented by the intense firing. Signed wooden box to follow (please note that it will take some time before shipping)
Rim 3.2cm × Body diameter 9.8cm × Body diameter 9.0cm × Height 14.9cm　Capacity approx. 460cc Tsuyoshi Kaneshige was born as the second son of the Intangible Cultural Property holder Michiaki Kaneshige. He 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 in 1992, he returned to Bizen. In September 1996, he exhibited at the Bizen Young Artists Exhibition. Since May 1999, he has been active, including exhibiting at the Kaneshige Family Exhibitions.