Bizen-yaki Tripod Mukozuke

This is a Bizen ware tripod mukozuke (small side dish bowl) by Jumpei Kaneshige, the eldest son of Kosuke Kaneshige, a leading figure of the Kaneshige family. Even in an increasingly mechanized pottery world, he insists on traditional clay preparation methods, resulting in a rustic charm that is perfectly suited for tableware. As if to cherish the rich quality of the clay, fine *goma* (ash glaze) sprinkles gently across the surface, creating a subtle yet profound landscape. True to Jumpei-sensei’s style of incorporating stylish details into standard forms, the tripod’s curled feet are undeniably charming. Paper box
Diameter 15.6cm × Diameter 15.4cm × Height 3.5cm 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 his apprenticeship under his father, Kosuke Kaneshige.