Bizen-yaki Tripod Mukozuke

This is a Bizen three-legged mukozuke (side dish bowl) by Jumpei Kaneshige, the eldest son of Kousuke Kaneshige, the leading figure of the Kaneshige family. In a pottery world that is increasingly mechanized, the rustic charm of pieces created with a steadfast commitment to traditional clay-making techniques is perfectly suited for tableware. As if to cherish the deep character of the clay, a fine, scattered dusting of "goma" (ash glaze) gently strokes the surface, creating a subtle yet profound aesthetic. The three-legged, curled-foot design, which is quintessentially Jumpei-sensei—simple in appearance but featuring stylish details—is utterly charming. Paper box
Diameter 15.5cm x Diameter 15.2cm x Height 3.9cm Jumpei Kaneshige was born in Komaba, Tokyo, in 1972 as the eldest son of Kousuke Kaneshige. He graduated from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Waseda University in 1994. In 2000, he completed his graduate studies in sculpture at Long Island University in New York, USA, and upon returning to Japan, he apprenticed under his father, Kousuke Kaneshige.