{"product_id":"p7181","title":"Bizen Beer Drinker","description":"This is a Bizen beer cup by Susumu Kaneshige, who inherited the Maruyama kiln as the eldest son of Sozan Kaneshige and captivates many with his harmony of delicate, elegant clay texture and powerful form.\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated in accordance with the philosophy of Kaneshige Bizen—the essence of which is to avoid excessive decoration and let the clay speak for itself—the minimal diamond-shaped rim creates a perfect harmony with the overall form, showcasing a magnificent silhouette.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe exposed clay surface, lightly spiced with sandy particles, allows you to enjoy the finish of your beer and the aroma of the grain, while holding the cup in your palm provides a deep appreciation for his \"living clay.\" The way the surface looks when cooled and moistened with beer brings a unique joy to the eyes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe well-fired surface has a rich, bitter-chocolate hue, which, combined with the melted, glass-like yellow sesame glaze (kama), displays the quintessential landscape of Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe original design with a tapered rim, also favored by Kaneshige himself, is crafted to be versatile enough to enjoy as a tea cup, beer mug, or for wine and other spirits.\n\nSigned wooden box (double-braced)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.1cm x 6.8cm x Height 10.4cm\n\nSusumu Kaneshige was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1945 as the eldest son of Sozan Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter graduating from the Faculty of Agriculture at Kyoto University in 1969, he began his path in ceramics under the tutelage of his father, Sozan.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe later established his own kiln in 1979 in the Maruyama area of Okayama City.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe primarily creates tea ceremony ceramics using the potter's wheel, characterized by deep and powerful firing techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe strives to eliminate decoration as much as possible, focusing on pouring his soul directly into the clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe currently focuses his activities on solo exhibitions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe vigorously holds annual solo exhibitions at department stores and galleries in Okayama, Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, and Kumamoto.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1995, he held a solo exhibition in Munich, Germany.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe also participated in the Paris Bizen Ware Exhibition in 1997.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe was awarded the Okayama Prefecture Cultural Award in 2019.","brand":"金重 愫","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618093387873,"sku":"7181","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7181.jpg?v=1790232319","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7181","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}