Hidasuki Beer Drinker

This new Bizen beer tumbler is by Makoto Kaneshige, who inherited the Maruyama Kiln as the eldest son of the late Sozan Kaneshige, and who captivates many with his harmonious blend of delicate, elegant clay texture and powerful form. Created in accordance with the essence of Kaneshige Bizen—the philosophy of avoiding excessive decoration to let the clay speak for itself—the minimal, diamond-shaped molding of the rim harmonizes with the whole, showcasing a magnificent silhouette. The exposed clay surface, lightly spiced with grains of sand, allows you to enjoy the finish of the beer and the aroma of the malt, then take time to appreciate the "living" clay with your whole palm, while the texture, dampened by the cold beer, brings visual delight. The *hidasuki* (fire-cord) patterning, which allows for no deception, has been fired to perfection, creating a striking contrast and depth not only in the red and white colors but also in the texture itself.

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Diameter 7.2cm x Diameter 7.2cm x Height 12.5cm Makoto Kaneshige is the eldest son of Intangible Cultural Property holder Sozan Kaneshige. After graduating from the Faculty of Agriculture at Kyoto University in 1969, he began his path in ceramics under his father, establishing his own studio in 1979. He primarily focuses on tea ceramics made on the potter's wheel, characterized by deep, rich firing. He strives to eliminate decoration as much as possible, pouring his soul directly into the clay. He rarely enters public exhibitions, preferring to focus his creative energy on solo exhibitions, which he holds actively each year at department stores in cities including Okayama, Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, and Kumamoto. He also held a solo exhibition in Munich, Germany, in 1995, and his work was featured in the Paris Bizen Ware Exhibition in 1997.