{"product_id":"p7552","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is a Bizen sake cup from a slightly earlier period by Tamon Kaneshige, who continues to hone his craft on the demanding path of pottery, following in the footsteps of his father, the late Susumu Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece was fired approximately five years ago.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBorn from the Maruyama Kiln, where numerous masterpieces have been produced, it features an evocative aesthetic with a deep, black-silver ash glaze (haikaburi).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis work was created using the \"suihi\" (water-refined) clay technique that Tamon-sensei uses periodically, where clay is dissolved in water and only the settled particles are extracted for use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nConsequently, despite being a kiln-altered piece, it possesses an exceptionally fine texture; if you close your eyes and touch it, the smoothness feels almost like unglazed pottery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe semi-circular \"nuke\" (uncovered area) on the front is fascinating, and combined with the black-silver ash glaze, it looks like a moon peeking through clouds on a dark night—a truly romantic sight.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIts simple, practical design, which eschews mere novelty, is also a charm; it is a sake cup that is as delightful to behold as it is to use, fitting for Tamon-sensei, who is a lover of Japanese sake.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is an unused item that has been carefully stored since its initial purchase.\n\nSigned wooden box (double-braced)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.1cm x 6.1cm x Height 6.3cm\n\nTamon Kaneshige was born in Okayama City in 1977.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the Faculty of Business and Commerce at Keio University in 2000.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2004, he entered the world of pottery under his father, Susumu Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe held a solo exhibition at Okayama Tenmaya in 2011.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe continues to be actively engaged in his craft, focusing primarily on solo exhibitions at department stores.","brand":"金重多門","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618194706529,"sku":"7552","price":8800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7552.jpg?v=1790232891","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7552","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}