{"product_id":"p6936","title":"Bizen Hidasuki Sake Cup","description":"This is a Bizen Hidasuki sake cup by Sozan Kaneshige, a master potter loved by the people for his work, who began his career as an assistant to his older brother, the legendary potter Toyo Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough Sozan-sensei began creating Bizen ware in earnest at his Maruyama kiln when he was in his mid-fifties, this piece is estimated to have been crafted between the ages of sixty and seventy. It is a Hidasuki sake cup fired in an electric kiln, which became one of his trademarks.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece was slowly and carefully fired in a custom-made electric kiln capable of both electric and wood-fired firing; the rich colors and smooth texture of the clay are the greatest characteristics of this kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe soft, mugwort-colored clay, the true essence of Sozan's Hidasuki, is magnificent, and its beauty and depth possess a truly fragrant elegance. One can almost imagine the smile on Sozan Kaneshige's face as he perfected his electric-kiln-fired Hidasuki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile Sozan's works gradually increased in thickness over the years, this piece, created around the age of sixty, has a moderate thickness that is a pleasure to the lips.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interior features strong potter's wheel marks resembling a whirlpool, which, like a tea-leaf reservoir, allow the sake to swirl as it is poured down the throat.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san style)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.3cm x 7.1cm x Height 5.2cm\n\nSozan Kaneshige (1909–1995) was the younger brother of Bizen ware Living National Treasure Toyo Kaneshige, and they worked together until around 1951.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSubsequently, he engaged in service activities for the Omoto religion in Kyoto and researched techniques outside of Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1964, he established his independence by building a climbing kiln in Maruyama, Okayama City.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1966, he perfected Hidasuki firing using an electric kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1982, he moved his studio to Inbe and built the Ushigami-shita kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1983, he was certified as a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property designated by Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in 1995.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMajor awards: Miki Memorial Award, Sanyo Shimbun Cultural Award, Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Award, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Award, Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette.","brand":"金重素山","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618070319201,"sku":"6936","price":160000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6936.jpg?v=1790232025","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6936","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}