Bizen Hidasuki Sake Cup

This is an earlier Bizen hi-dasuki (fire-cord) sake cup by the perennially popular artist Yuho Kaneshige, the third son of the tea ceramics master Sozan Kaneshige. Created during his early period, this piece features a cup-shaped form that evokes the style of his father, Sozan, subtly accented with soft fire-cord markings. The fire-cord wrapped around the entire piece has developed a beautiful color, which pairs with the deep, rustic character of the slightly coarse clay featuring small stone inclusions. The interior (mikomi) is completely covered in fire-cord, which complements the potter’s wheel marks that evoke a relaxed rhythm. (Please note that while there is almost no sign of use, this is a previous work.) Signed wooden box (double-crosspiece)
Diameter 8.0cm x Diameter 7.8cm x Height 4.6cm Yuho Kaneshige was born as the third son of Intangible Cultural Property holder Sozan Kaneshige. He began learning ceramic techniques under his father, Sozan, in 1975. He became independent in 1980 and held his first solo exhibition in Okayama. He produces tableware, focusing primarily on tea ceramics such as tea bowls, water jars, and flower vases. With tea bowls in particular—his specialty—he emphasizes the interior molding (mikomi) while pursuing balance on the exterior. He has received the Sanyo Shimbun Award at the Prefectural Exhibition, the Encouragement Award at the Exhibition of Tea Ceremony Ceramics, and the Encouragement Award at the Tanko Biennale. He received the Japan Ceramic Society Award in 2003. He is also dedicated to solo exhibitions, which are held at various locations.