{"product_id":"p7172","title":"Bizen ware teacup","description":"This Bizen ware tea cup is by Michiaki Kaneshige, who was born as the eldest son of Living National Treasure Toyo Kaneshige and captivated everyone with a style that infused his own unique sensibility into tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\nHis style could be described as a commitment to the essence of the clay; despite having no special decorations, the cup possesses a unique dignity that somehow makes it recognizable as a Michiaki work even from a distance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBorn as the eldest son of Toyo Kaneshige, Michiaki bore a pressure that would be unbearable for most, and it is precisely because he steadily refined his skills step by step despite this that he was able to achieve this style.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt features a magnificent clay texture that can only be reached through meticulous clay preparation, and the soft, gentle orange hue of the clay is something that can be enjoyed for years to come, both visually and through use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe sangiri (darkened, mottled area) covering about a third of the piece also has a unique charm; it carries a moist luster, appearing almost as if frozen, and combined with the orange clay, it looks like a giant cumulonimbus cloud spanning a summer sunset sky.\n\nBox by the artist to follow (please note that it will take some time until shipment).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.2cm x 8.2cm x Height 10.2cm\n\nMichiaki Kaneshige was born in Imbe in 1934 as the eldest son of Toyo Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the Craft Department of Kanazawa College of Art in 1955.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe subsequently studied under his father, Toyo Kaneshige, and pursued a path in ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn addition to tea ceramics such as water jars and flower vases, he also created objects and bowls with geometric forms.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe exhibited his work not only in domestic exhibitions but also in international ones.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe was selected for the Asahi Contemporary Ceramics Exhibition three consecutive times starting in 1957.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe also expanded his sphere of activity by being selected for the Nitten Exhibition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1960, he visited various parts of the United States to study ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1969, he became a full member of the Japan Kōgei Association.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe received the Toyo Kaneshige Award in 1970.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe was appointed as a member of the Issuikai Ceramics Department in 1973 and received the Japan Ceramic Society Award in 1980.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1990, 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.","brand":"金重道明","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618092044385,"sku":"7172","price":44000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7172.jpg?v=1790232308","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7172","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}