{"product_id":"p6658","title":"Bizen sake cup","description":"This is a Bizen sake cup (guinomi) by Jumpei Kaneshige, the eldest son of Kosuke Kaneshige, the leading figure of the Kaneshige school.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was fired in December 2021.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nStaying true to the Kaneshige family's tradition of clay preparation, the artist avoided the use of mechanical pug mills entirely, choosing instead to carefully prepare the clay solely by hand.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clay, nurtured with great care, retains its vibrant color even amidst the intense kiln-effect firing, showcasing an incredibly refined clay texture that can only be described as masterful.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe gentle, soft scarlet hue, reminiscent of a faint blush, is deeply evocative; even just gazing at and caressing it brings a sense of calm, embodying the true charm of Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough the entire piece features a rich, grey ash-covered kiln effect—a finish that can often be coarse—the artist has taken the time to carefully refine the surface, resulting in a texture so pleasant that you will want to hold it indefinitely.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis work features a very simple and orthodox form for a sake cup, with a meticulously crafted rim and a generous interior that makes it easy to use.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (please note that it will take some time to ship).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.7cm x 6.6cm x Height 5.2cm\n\nJumpei Kaneshige was born in 1972 in Komaba, Tokyo, 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":46618058948705,"sku":"6658","price":22000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6658.jpg?v=1790231715","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6658","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}