{"product_id":"p7802","title":"Hidasuki Beer Drinker","description":"This is a Hidasuki beer mug by So Kaneshige, who succeeded to the Maruyama Kiln as the eldest son of Sozan Kaneshige and captivates many with his harmony of delicate, elegant clay texture and powerful form.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is crafted in accordance with the philosophy of Kaneshige Bizen: to draw out the inherent power of the clay, with minimal ornamentation that harmonizes with the overall landscape to create a stunning presence.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece is made using the relatively coarse, sandy clay that So-sensei often uses for tableware, featuring a clean, refined mogusa-colored clay base accented by the vivid Hidasuki firing technique directly inherited from Sozan-sensei.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nLooking closer at the subtle changes in the clay surface, the various landscapes created by his special Maruyama electric kiln—including tiny black spots from pebbles and iron content within the clay—imbue the work with an exceptional atmosphere and dignity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe original form, featuring a rim narrowed into a diamond shape, is one that So-sensei himself enjoys using, and it is designed to be versatile enough for wine and other Western spirits, in addition to being a tea cup or beer mug.\n\nSigned wooden box (two-way braced) \u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.5cm x 7.0cm x Height 10.1cm\n\nSo Kaneshige was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1945, the eldest son of Sozan Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter graduating from the Faculty of Agriculture at Kyoto University in 1969, he began his journey into pottery under the guidance of Sozan Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe later established his own independence in Maruyama, Okayama City, in 1979.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe primarily focuses on tea ceramics using the potter's wheel, characterized by a deep and strong firing style.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is committed to stripping away ornamentation as much as possible, focusing on 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 annual exhibitions at department stores in Okayama, Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, and Kumamoto.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1995, he held a solo exhibition in Munich, Germany.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1997, he exhibited at the Bizen Ware Paris Exhibition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2019, he received the Okayama Prefectural Cultural Award.","brand":"金重 愫","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618209484897,"sku":"7802","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7802.jpg?v=1790233281","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7802","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}