{"product_id":"p6504","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is a new Bizen sake cup (guinomi) by Kosuke Kaneshige, the leader of the Kaneshige family, whose father was the legendary Toyo Kaneshige, the restorer of the great Bizen ware tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a latest work, fired in December 2021.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a yellow sesame-glazed piece fired deep inside the front firing port of an ascending kiln, absorbing ample ash to create a texture that looks almost wet to the touch.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe thickly layered yellow sesame glaze has solidified into a glass-like state; it is visually captivating, but above all, it offers a wonderful sensation against the lips.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clay texture coloring the entire piece reflects the signature style of the Kaneshige family, offering a rich hue reminiscent of melted chocolate.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the design appears simple at first glance, the body has been carefully crafted with a slight inward curve at the center, making it easy to hold.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (please note that it will take some time to ship).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.6cm x 6.5cm x Height 5.9cm\n\nKosuke Kaneshige was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1943 as the third son of Toyo Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the Sculpture Department of Tokyo University of the Arts in 1968.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe completed his graduate studies in sculpture at the same university in 1970.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter beginning his career in ceramics in 1975 and serving as a lecturer at Tokai University's School of Letters, he returned to Okayama in 1977.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1982, he built his own ascending kiln in Kagato, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1991, he created the ceramic mural \"Light and Wind\" for the Yasuda Fire \u0026amp; Marine Insurance building in Okayama.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe received the Japan Ceramic Society Award in 1994.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe exhibited at the Paris Bizen Ware Exhibition in 1997 and has held solo exhibitions throughout the country.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2012, he was designated as a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property by Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe creates objects, tea utensils, flower vases, tableware, and sake vessels.","brand":"金重晃介","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618055049313,"sku":"6504","price":30000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6504.jpg?v=1790231587","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6504","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}