{"product_id":"p6403","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is a brand new Bizen sake cup, freshly fired by Jumpei Kaneshige, the eldest son of the leading figure of the Kaneshige family, Kosuke Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis latest work was removed from the kiln in September 2021.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAdhering to the traditional Kaneshige family method, the clay was prepared entirely by hand without the use of a pug mill, taking time to craft the material meticulously.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clay, nurtured with such devotion, retains its color even amidst the intense firing that produces kiln-transmutation effects, resulting in a refined clay texture that truly speaks to the artist's mastery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe fresh, vibrant scarlet hue reminiscent of a ripe fruit is striking to the eye, and the piece offers the full, quintessential charm of Bizen ware—the joy of viewing, touching, and maturing the piece over time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the work is adorned with kase-goma (dry sesame glaze) and hai-kaburi (ash-covered) kiln-transmutation effects, the surface has been carefully polished over time. Despite the texture typically associated with such kiln effects, it is not rough, but rather possesses a gentle feel that makes you want to keep touching it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile there has been a trend toward larger sake cups in recent years, the classic size of this piece, which evokes the style of his grandfather, Toyo Kaneshige, is truly wonderful.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is a small chip on the foot due to the kiln firing, but it poses no issue for use.\n\nSigned wooden box (tomobako) included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.4cm × 6.3cm × Height 5.1cm\n\nJumpei Kaneshige was born in Komaba, Tokyo, in 1972 as 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 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":46618051018849,"sku":"6403","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6403.jpg?v=1790231506","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6403","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}