Bizen Sake Cup

This is a Bizen sake cup by Jumpei Kaneshige, the eldest son of Kosuke Kaneshige, a leading figure of the Kaneshige lineage. The piece is fired to a slightly softer finish, featuring a rich, ripe-persimmon-like scarlet hue that will surely delight any sake enthusiast. A similarly soft scarlet tone appears on the interior, offering the pleasure of watching it evolve over time. Large throwing lines are concealed along the body, and its form allows for a firm, comfortable grip, making it a joy to use. Original signed box (shiho-zan) with lid
Diameter 6.6cm × Diameter 6.5cm × Height 5.6cm Jumpei 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 his graduate studies in sculpture at Long Island University in New York, and upon returning to Japan, he began his apprenticeship under his father, Kosuke Kaneshige.