Bizen tea cup

This is a Bizen tea cup by Jumpei Kaneshige, the eldest son of Kosuke Kaneshige, a leading figure of the Kaneshige lineage. Each piece possesses a unique rhythm in its form and silhouette, clearly reflecting his commitment to a dialogue with the clay on the potter's wheel. There is no trace of youthful recklessness; instead, the work exudes a reliable, traditional style that is both user-friendly and universally appealing. With its smooth surface and well-developed *goma* (ash glaze), it makes an ideal gift. Signed wooden box (tomobako) included (two-way crossbar)
Diameter 7.5cm x 7.3cm x Height 10.3cm Jumpei 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.