Hidasuki sake cup

This is a Hidasuki sake cup by 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. The elegant, oval form, reminiscent of a miniature cylindrical teacup, clearly reflects Tamon-sensei's refined sensibility. He uses the same clay as his father, which has a slightly higher sand content, adding a sharp, earthen quality to the gentle landscape of the Hidasuki flame markings. The rich hues of the Hidasuki will gain luster when moistened with sake, fully revealing the profound charm of this technique. Signed wooden box (double-crosspiece lid)
Diameter 6.2cm x Diameter 6.1cm x Height 7.6cm 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 entered the world of pottery under his father, Susumu Kaneshige. In 2011, he held a solo exhibition at Okayama Tenmaya.