Bizen tea cup

This Bizen tea cup is by Jumpei Kaneshige, the eldest son of Kosuke Kaneshige, the leading figure of the Kaneshige family. Starting this season, the overall design has been changed to a slightly smaller, elegant square shape. Formed into a square after being thrown on a potter's wheel, the blend of circular and square elements, combined with the *dojime* (waisted) design, evokes a sense of dignity reminiscent of a *fukamukozuke* (deep appetizer dish). The dry yellow sesame glaze (*kigoma*) and the bright brown clay body create a simple, timeless aesthetic that is perfect for everyday use. Signed wooden box (double-slatted lid)
Diameter 7.3cm x Diameter 7.3cm x Height 7.3cm 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, USA, and upon returning to Japan, he began his apprenticeship under his father, Kosuke Kaneshige.