{"product_id":"p6438","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is a newly fired Bizen sake cup (guinomi) by Jumpei Kaneshige, the eldest son of Kosuke Kaneshige, the leading master of the Kaneshige lineage.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in September 2021.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nStaying true to the traditional Kaneshige method of clay preparation, this piece was crafted entirely by hand without the use of a pug mill, allowing the clay to be carefully refined.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clay, nurtured with great care, retains its color even amidst the intense firing of kiln-altered (yohen) effects, manifesting a remarkably refined \"tsuchi-aji\" (clay texture)—a testament to his mastery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"nuke\" (clear patch) on the front features a deep, tasteful scarlet hue that seems to seep through, allowing you to fully enjoy the true appeal of Bizen ware: the pleasure of looking at, touching, and nurturing the piece over time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the entire piece is covered in a bright gray ash-glazed yohen, the finish has been carefully polished over time—despite the tendency for such kiln effects to feel rough—resulting in a gentle texture that is so pleasant you will want to keep touching it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece features a very simple and orthodox form for a sake cup, with a meticulously crafted rim and a spacious interior that makes it easy to use.\n\nOriginal wooden box (Shiho-san type) included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.8cm x 6.7cm x Height 5.2cm\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":46618052362337,"sku":"6438","price":27500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6438.jpg?v=1790231535","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6438","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}