Bizen-ware mukozuke

This is a Bizen mukozuke by Jumpei Kaneshige, the eldest son of Kosuke Kaneshige, a leading figure of the Kaneshige family. He intentionally eschewed considerations of storage and convenience for this piece, aiming instead for a sculptural style. The playful form features exceptionally sharp, crisp knife work that is so captivating it makes one forget to eat. Crafted using the high-quality clay that is the pride of the Kaneshige family, its fresh, bright brown hue—while appearing simple—possesses a remarkably high-quality texture. Paper box
Diameter 15.8cm x 13.1cm x Height 7.1cm 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 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.