{"product_id":"p7677","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is a previous work of Bizen sake cup (guinomi) by Kosuke Kaneshige, the leader of the Kaneshige school, whose father was the legendary Toyo Kaneshige, the father of the Bizen ware revival.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA pottery resume from 2006 is enclosed, suggesting the piece was created around that time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"korogashi\" (rolled) ash-covered kiln transformation, which can be called synonymous with the Kaneshige school, is magnificent, and the grey-colored surface, also known as \"namako-hada\" (sea cucumber skin), has a charm that makes you want to gaze at it forever.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interior shows a rich, astringent clay quality, and the whirlpool-like potter's wheel marks create shifts in light, bringing delicate nuances to the deep, flavorful texture of the clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, unlike the rough texture typically associated with ash-covered works, this piece achieves a high-quality surface that you will want to touch endlessly, thanks to the meticulous care and time typical of the Kaneshige school.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe foot is a \"tokin\" (warrior's helmet) style foot created with the sharp carving characteristic of Kosuke-sensei, which pairs perfectly with the dignified form of the body that evokes the style of Toyo Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough it is a previous work, it is unused and free of any stains or damage.\n\nOriginal box included (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.1cm x 7.1cm x Height 5.5cm\n\nKosuke Kaneshige was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture in 1943 as the third son of Toyo Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the Sculpture Department of Tokyo University of the Arts in 1968.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe completed his graduate studies in sculpture at the same university in 1970.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe began exhibiting his ceramic works in 1975, and after serving as a lecturer at Tokai University's School of Letters, he returned to Okayama in 1977.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1982, he built an ascending kiln in Kagato, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1991, he created the ceramic wall \"Light and Wind\" for the Yasuda Fire and Marine Insurance Building in Okayama.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe received the Japan Ceramic Society Award in 1994.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1997, he exhibited at the Bizen Ware Paris Exhibition and has held solo exhibitions all over the country.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2012, he was certified as a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property designated by Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe creates objects, tea utensils, vases, tableware, and sake vessels.","brand":"金重晃介","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618204012641,"sku":"7677","price":44000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7677.jpg?v=1790233087","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7677","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}