Bizen sake cup

This is a brand new Bizen sake cup, fresh from the kiln by Junpei Kaneshige, the eldest son of the leading master of the Kaneshige lineage, Kosuke Kaneshige. The dark, well-fired kiln-altered colors will gain even more luster as they absorb moisture, fully showcasing the true pleasure of Bizen sake ware: the way it matures with use. The subtle, rosy "nuke" (fire-scar) is intriguing, and together with the earthy texture of the interior, gives the piece an outstanding atmosphere. The vigorous trimming of the foot—a skill inherited from his father, Kosuke—is magnificent; the "tokin" (warrior’s helmet) style foot is well-fired to a deep black even at the very tip, giving it an impressive, powerful presence.

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Diameter 7.0cm × Diameter 6.7cm × Height 6.0cm Junpei 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 after returning to Japan, studied under his father, Kosuke Kaneshige.