{"product_id":"p7812","title":"Hidasuki Beer Drinker","description":"2nd time, No. 5\n\nThis is a Hidasuki beer mug by Susumu Kaneshige, who inherited the Maruyama kiln as the eldest son of Sozan Kaneshige and captivates many with the harmony of his delicate, elegant clay texture and powerful form.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated in accordance with the philosophy of bringing out the inherent power of the soil—the true essence of Kaneshige Bizen—the minimal decoration harmonizes with the overall landscape, showcasing a magnificent silhouette.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is crafted from the relatively coarse, sandy clay that Susumu frequently uses for tableware, and the vibrant Hidasuki, passed down directly from his father Sozan, is draped over the clean, clear, \"mogusa\" (mugwort) colored clay base.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nLooking closely at the subtle variations in the clay surface, such as small black spots caused by pebbles and the iron content within the soil, the various landscapes created by his special Maruyama electric kiln imbue the work with exceptional charm and elegance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe original form, featuring a rim narrowed into a diamond shape that Susumu himself favors, is designed not only for tea or beer, but also to be enjoyed with a wide range of Western spirits such as wine.\n\nSigned wooden box (double-crosspiece lid)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.2cm x 7.2cm x Height 10.3cm\n\nSusumu Kaneshige was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1945 as 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 path in ceramics under the guidance of Sozan Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe later established his independence in 1979 in the Maruyama area of present-day Okayama City.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nUsing a potter's wheel, he primarily creates tea ceramics, characterized by deep and powerful firing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe strives to eliminate decoration as much as possible, focusing on channeling his soul directly into the clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCurrently, he focuses his activities on solo exhibitions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe energetically holds annual solo exhibitions at department stores and other venues 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 exhibited his work 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":46618209779809,"sku":"7812","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7812.jpg?v=1790233296","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7812","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}