Bizen Sake Cup

This is a Bizen sake cup by Junpei Kaneshige, the eldest son of Kosuke Kaneshige, the leading figure of the Kaneshige family. This piece was fired in a location within the kiln where water jars and flower vases are typically placed, resulting in an exquisite transition between ash-covered kiln changes and matte-textured "kase-goma." Ash deposits circle the exterior, and you can enjoy observing the variations, such as areas of deep black ash and sections that transition into a matte texture. The front features a scarlet hue that seems to seep from the clay body, promising a beautiful patina with use. Signed wooden box (shiho-san)
Diameter 7.1cm × Diameter 6.9cm × Height 5.7cm 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 upon returning to Japan, he studied under his father, Kosuke Kaneshige.