{"product_id":"p6046","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is a superb new Bizen sake cup by Sosu Kaneshige, who inherited the Maruyama kiln as the eldest son of Sosan Kaneshige and captivates many with his harmony of delicate, elegant clay texture and powerful form.\u003cbr\u003e\nWith the intense, heavy kiln transformation that seems as if the clay is burning through—a signature style of Kaneshige, who fires his pieces thoroughly when aiming for kiln effects—this work is truly exceptional.\u003cbr\u003e\nHowever, the natural clay surface remains clearly visible on the front and sides of the piece, showcasing the charms of Bizen clay beyond just the intensity of the kiln transformation.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"nuke\" (clear areas) that retain a faint scarlet hue will develop a wonderful patina with use, and combined with the gently triangular form, the piece offers a view where intense kiln-fired scenery seems to press in from both sides, perfectly condensing the fascination of wood-fired scenery.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interior also features a hard scarlet hue remaining within a powerful ash glaze, creating a sake reflection that feels like faint magma deep within a spring of rocky water.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow at a later date (please allow some time for shipping).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.5cm × 6.1cm × Height 5.9cm\n\nSosu Kaneshige was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1945 as the eldest son of Sosan Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter graduating from the Faculty of Agriculture at Kyoto University, he entered the world of pottery under the guidance of his father, Sosan, in 1969.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe later became independent in 1979 in his current location, Maruyama, Okayama City.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nUsing a potter's wheel, he primarily creates tea ceramics, characterized by deep and powerful firing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe strives to eliminate decoration as much as possible, focusing on channeling his own soul directly into the clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe currently focuses his activities on solo exhibitions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe holds energetic annual solo exhibitions at department stores and other venues in Okayama, Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, and Kumamoto.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1995, he held a solo exhibition in Munich, Germany.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1997, he exhibited at the Bizen Ware Paris Exhibition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe received the Okayama Prefectural Cultural Award in 2019.","brand":"金重 愫","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618026016865,"sku":"6046","price":88000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6046.jpg?v=1790231240","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6046","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}