{"product_id":"p6399","title":"Bizen sake bottle","description":"This is a new Bizen sake bottle fresh from the kiln by Jumpei Kaneshige, the eldest son of Kosuke Kaneshige, the leading figure of the Kaneshige family.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis latest work was removed from the kiln in September 2021.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAdhering to the Kaneshige family's traditional approach to clay preparation, this piece was crafted entirely by hand without the use of a vacuum pug mill.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe meticulously nurtured clay retains its color even amidst the intense firing of the kiln transformation, revealing a refined quality of texture that is truly masterful.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe vibrant scarlet color, reminiscent of a ripened fruit, is striking to the eye, offering the full, quintessential charm of Bizen ware—the joy of looking at, touching, and nurturing the piece over time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis sake bottle features a rare \"kase\" (dry) kiln-change effect found in only a few spots within a single firing; it is a superb piece that combines the soft, moss-green texture of \"kase-goma\" (dry sesame ash glaze)—resembling tree bark—with the volcanic, solidified-lava appearance characteristic of kiln transformation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nEnjoying a drink while periodically wiping the bottle with residual sake droplets will surely prove to be a delight, allowing you to witness its exquisite transformation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (please note that some time will be required before shipment).\u003cbr\u003e\nRim 3.5cm x Body Diameter 8.2cm x Body Diameter 8.1cm x Height 12.9cm, Capacity approx. 300cc\u003cbr\u003e\n\nJumpei Kaneshige was born in Komaba, Tokyo, in 1972 as the eldest son of Kosuke Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1994, he graduated from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Waseda University.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2000, he completed his graduate studies 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":46618050887777,"sku":"6399","price":55000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6399.jpg?v=1790231503","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6399","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}