Bizen mukozuke

This Bizen mukozuke is 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. Distinct from the sensuality of Sozan Kaneshige or the boldness of Susumu Kaneshige, this work showcases Tamon’s unique style—one that is meticulous yet swift and sharp. Using the same clay as his father, Susumu, the piece highlights the excellence of the material in both its firing and texture, yielding a soft caramel color in areas with sesame glaze (goma) and a mellow, refined gray in the fire-cord (hidasuki) sections. While suitable for everyday dining, its ideal size also makes it perfect as a serving plate for sake gatherings.

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Diameter (including spout) 15.0cm × Diameter 13.0cm × Height 4.7cm 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 began his journey into pottery under his father, Susumu Kaneshige. In 2011, he held a solo exhibition at Tenmaya Okayama.