{"product_id":"p6497","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is a new Bizen sake cup (guinomi) by Junpei Kaneshige, the eldest son of Kosuke Kaneshige, the leading figure of the Kaneshige family.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was fired specifically for a solo exhibition held in Tokyo in December 2021.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nStaying true to the Kaneshige family's traditional clay preparation methods, no clay kneading machines were used; instead, the clay was meticulously prepared entirely by hand.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe carefully cultivated clay retains its color even amidst the intense kiln-transformation (yohen) firing, revealing a clay quality of exceptional refinement that can only be described as masterful.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe vibrant scarlet hue, reminiscent of a ripe fruit, is striking to the eyes, allowing one to fully enjoy the true appeal of Bizen ware: the pleasure of observing, touching, and nurturing the piece over time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe entire piece is enveloped in a rich, black-silver shimmering kiln-ash glaze. Although such surfaces can often feel rough, it has been polished with great care over time, resulting in a gentle texture that is so pleasant to the touch you will never want to put it down.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe well-defined, expansive form is not only aesthetically pleasing in its presence, but also demonstrates careful attention to ease of use, such as its perfect fit in the hand.\n\nOriginal signed wooden box to follow (please note that it will take some time for dispatch).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.0cm x 6.7cm x Height 6.0cm\n\nJunpei 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\nFollowing his return to Japan, he apprenticed under his father, Kosuke Kaneshige.","brand":"金重潤平","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618718437473,"sku":"6497","price":30000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6497.jpg?v=1790241185","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6497","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}