{"product_id":"p7549","title":"Bizen sake cup","description":"This is a Bizen sake cup (guinomi) by Jumpei Kaneshige, the eldest son of the leading master of the Kaneshige lineage, Kosuke Kaneshige, created some time ago.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was fired approximately 5 to 10 years ago.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn keeping with the Kaneshige family tradition, the clay was prepared entirely by hand without the use of a pug mill, meticulously crafted to ensure the highest quality.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe painstakingly prepared clay retains its color even amidst the intense firing of the kiln transformation, revealing an exceptionally elegant texture that can only be described as masterful.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe contrast between the understated clay texture with its subtle traces of scarlet on the front and the small, vibrant scarlet \"nuke\" (uncovered area) on the side is fascinating; it is truly astonishing to see such a range of color within such a small work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough the piece is covered in a rich, gray ash glaze kiln transformation—a finish that often results in a rough texture—it has been carefully finished over time, resulting in a surface so smooth and pleasant that one finds themselves wanting to touch it constantly.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis work features a very simple and orthodox form for a sake cup, with a carefully crafted rim and a generous interior bowl that makes it easy to use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is an unused item that was carefully stored after being purchased new.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.8cm x 6.8cm x Height 5.9cm\n\nJumpei Kaneshige was born in Komaba, Tokyo, in 1972 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 a graduate program in sculpture at Long Island University in New York, USA.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe subsequently returned to Japan and apprenticed under his father, Kosuke Kaneshige.","brand":"金重潤平","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618194083937,"sku":"7549","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7549.jpg?v=1790232887","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7549","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}