{"product_id":"p7744","title":"Ash-glazed sake cup","description":"No. 3\n\nThis is an ash-glazed sake cup by Shusaku Kaneshige of \"Tou-koubou Yu,\" a studio operated by two pupils of the master Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWithin a simple style that thoroughly eliminates superfluous ornamentation,\u003cbr\u003e\nthe subtle undulations of the clay, where one can feel the creator's breath, remain.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a simple Karatsu-style sake cup featuring iron brushwork over an ash glaze. This piece possesses a wabi-sabi aesthetic born from its exquisite presence, and the wheel-thrown form—which even evokes a sense of \"clumsy\" asymmetry—is so skillful it could be mistaken for the work of a seasoned master potter.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, the aforementioned quiet style translates directly into a very pleasant user experience,\u003cbr\u003e\nwith the slightly thin rim and the small yet elegant construction being truly wonderful.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHowever, as one would expect from a pupil of Yuho Kaneshige, it does not stop at being merely beautiful;\u003cbr\u003e\nwith its unique, textured glaze and spots of pronounced \"kairagi\" (crawling glaze) appearing here and there,\u003cbr\u003e\nit possesses a superb texture that can be enjoyed not only visually but also through touch.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditionally, this piece uses high-quality clay collected by Yuho Kaneshige himself,\u003cbr\u003e\nand the refined, earthy quality—reminiscent of Nanban or Tanegashima ware—makes one want to gaze upon it forever.\n\nWooden box to be provided later (we kindly ask for your patience as it will take some time before shipping).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 5.8cm x 5.6cm x Height 5.9cm\n\nTou-koubou Yu is a studio established in 2011 by three pupils of Yuho Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCurrent members:\u003cbr\u003e\nShusaku Kaneshige (born 1978), Yosaku Kaneshige (born 1980)","brand":"陶工房 斿 (金重 周作)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618206601313,"sku":"7744","price":19800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7744.jpg?v=1790233191","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7744","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}