{"product_id":"p7614","title":"Hidasuki sake cup","description":"This is a Bizen hidaski sake cup by Susumu Kaneshige, who inherited the Enzan Kiln as the eldest son of Sozan Kaneshige, and whose work captivates many through its harmony of delicate, elegant clay texture and powerful form.\u003cbr\u003e\nIncluded is a ceramic biography from 1990, indicating it was produced around that time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCrafted in accordance with the Kaneshige Bizen philosophy of avoiding excessive decoration and bringing the clay to life, this sake cup possesses a very understated, serene presence that transcends even simplicity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nStrangely, despite its intentionally unpretentious and understated nature, it has a unique atmosphere that instantly reveals it as the work of Susumu-sensei; perhaps the master's technique and rhythm are unconsciously etched into the viewer's mind through the eyes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is made from the relatively sandy, textured clay that Susumu-sensei often uses for tableware, with the vibrant hidaski (fire-cord) patterns inherited directly from Sozan-sensei applied over the clean, refreshing mogusa-tsuchi.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWith tiny black spots caused by fine stones and components in the clay, the texture produced by the specialized Enzan electric kiln possesses a distinct charm and elegance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough this is an older work, it shows no signs of wear or use.\n\nOriginal box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.7cm x 6.7cm x Height 6.3cm\n\nSusumu Kaneshige was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1945 as the eldest son of Sozan Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe entered the world of ceramics under his father, Sozan Kaneshige, in 1969 after graduating from the Faculty of Agriculture at Kyoto University.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe later established his own kiln in Enzan, Okayama City, in 1979.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe primarily creates tea ceramics using the potter's wheel, characterized by deep, powerful firing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe focuses on minimizing decoration and channeling his spirit directly into the clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is currently active mainly through solo exhibitions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe holds energetic solo exhibitions every year at department stores in Okayama, Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, and Kumamoto.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe also held a solo exhibition in Munich, Germany, in 1995.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1997, he participated in the Bizen Ware Paris Exhibition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe received the Okayama Prefectural Cultural Award in 2019.","brand":"金重 愫","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618201522273,"sku":"7614","price":22000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7614.jpg?v=1790232985","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7614","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}