{"product_id":"p7603","title":"Bizen sake cup","description":"This is a Bizen sake cup (guinomi) by Jumpei Kaneshige, an earlier work by the eldest son of the leading master of the Kaneshige school, Kosuke Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was fired approximately 5 to 10 years ago.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAdhering to the Kaneshige family tradition, the clay was prepared entirely by hand without the use of a pug mill, a process carried out with great care and patience.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clay, nurtured with such dedication, retains its color even amidst the intense firing of the kiln, revealing a highly refined quality that is truly exceptional.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe gentle, soft scarlet hue, reminiscent of a blushing cheek, is deeply flavorful, possessing a charm typical of Bizen ware that brings peace of mind simply by looking at and touching it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the entire piece exhibits soft, matte-like sesame (kase-goma) glazing and ash deposits, the finish—despite the kiln-altered texture that can often feel rough—has been meticulously cared for over time, resulting in a surface that is not only pleasant to the touch, but one you will want to hold indefinitely.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nJumpei’s original design, resembling a lily beginning to bloom, is also intriguing, making this a piece that truly embodies the union of tradition and innovation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is an unused piece that was carefully stored after being purchased new.\n\nOriginal signed wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.6cm x 6.5cm, Height 6.6cm\n\nJumpei Kaneshige was born in Komaba, Tokyo, in 1972 as the eldest son of Kosuke Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Waseda University in 1994.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2000, he completed his graduate studies in sculpture at Long Island University in New York, USA.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe subsequently returned to Japan to study under his father, Kosuke Kaneshige.","brand":"金重潤平","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618201129057,"sku":"7603","price":8800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7603.jpg?v=1790232967","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7603","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}