{"product_id":"p6396","title":"Bizen sake cup","description":"This is a brand-new Bizen sake cup, just taken from the kiln by Jumpei Kaneshige, the eldest son of Kosuke Kaneshige, the leading master of the Kaneshige family.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is the latest work, fresh from the kiln in September 2021.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAdhering to the traditional Kaneshige method of clay preparation, this piece was created using clay that was painstakingly processed entirely by hand, without the use of any mechanical mixers.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clay, nurtured with great care, retains its color even amidst the intense firing of kiln transformation, revealing a remarkably refined quality that is truly exceptional.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe lush, ripened-fruit-like scarlet color is striking to the eyes, allowing you to fully savor the genuine charm of Bizen ware: the pleasure of looking at, touching, and nurturing the piece over time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe entire piece is cloaked in a rich, black-and-silver shimmering ash-covered kiln effect; despite the tendency for such surfaces to be rough, it has been carefully smoothed over time, resulting in a gentle texture that is so pleasant you will want to keep touching it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe firm, expansive form not only provides an elegant appearance, but also demonstrates careful consideration for usability and a comfortable grip.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (please note that it will take some time before shipping).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.5cm x 6.5cm x Height 6.3cm\n\nJumpei Kaneshige was born in Komaba, Tokyo, in 1972, the eldest son of Kosuke Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Waseda University in 1994.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2000, he completed a graduate program in sculpture at Long Island University in New York, USA.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter returning to Japan, he studied under his father, Kosuke Kaneshige.","brand":"金重潤平","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618716700769,"sku":"6396","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6396.jpg?v=1790241102","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6396","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}