{"product_id":"p6411","title":"Bizen sake cup","description":"This is a newly fired Bizen sake cup by Jumpei Kaneshige, the eldest son of Kosuke Kaneshige, the leading figure of the Kaneshige school.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in September 2021.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAdhering to the Kaneshige school's tradition of clay preparation, the artist avoided the use of a pug mill entirely, meticulously preparing the clay solely by hand.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clay, nurtured with great care, retains its color even amidst intense kiln transformation, exhibiting a soil quality of remarkable elegance—a testament to his mastery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe fresh, vibrant scarlet, reminiscent of ripe 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\nWhile the entire piece is draped in a rich, black-and-silver shimmering ash-covered kiln transformation—a finish that can often feel rough—it has been carefully polished over time, resulting in a gentle, soothing texture that invites you to keep touching it rather than causing any discomfort.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe firm, expansive, and graceful form not only pleases the eye with its presence but also reflects careful attention to usability and comfort in the hand.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is a stone inclusion (ishihaze) on the rim, but it does not affect use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nOriginal signed box (shiho-zan)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.1cm × 6.0cm × Height 5.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\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\nFollowing his return to Japan, he apprenticed under his father, Kosuke Kaneshige.","brand":"金重潤平","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618717028449,"sku":"6411","price":25000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6411.jpg?v=1790241116","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6411","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}