Bizen Sake Cup

This is a Bizen sake cup by Tamon Kaneshige, who continues to hone his craft on the rigorous path of pottery, following in the footsteps of his father, the late Susumu Kaneshige. This cylindrical sake cup leaves a lasting impression with its bold, wide-mouthed design characteristic of Tamon's unique style. The form, which appears to flare wide open, incorporates a goke-zoko (go-stone container style) base and elongated vertical spatula marks, reminiscent of a reddened pitcher plant. The magnificent scarlet hue seems to beckon for a pour of sake as you caress it. Signed wooden box to follow (please allow some time for shipment).
Diameter 7.1cm × 6.5cm × 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.