{"product_id":"p7938","title":"Bizen-yaki flattened sake bottle","description":"This is a newly fired Bizen flattened sake bottle (tokkuri) by Susumu Kaneshige, who inherited 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\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln at the end of 2025.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWith the heavy, intense kiln transformation that looks as if the clay has been fired to its limit, it reflects the signature style of Kaneshige-sensei, who fires his pieces thoroughly when aiming for such effects.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe back of the piece seems to capture the very moment it is being eroded by lava, and the dull, glowing chunks of ash possess a beauty so captivating it feels as if one might be drawn into them, coexisting with a sense of fragility.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlong with the black-silver ash deposits, radiant gold highlights appear in the shaded areas, suggesting it was fired in an exceptionally high-temperature range.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDespite the intense firing that seems to test the limits of the clay, one is surprised by how comfortable the surface feels to the touch, a testament to the high quality of the clay itself and the patient, meticulous care typical of the Kaneshige school.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, the neck is deeply indented with the visible fingerprints of Kaneshige-sensei; achieving both ease of handling and a fascinating aesthetic while avoiding thermal damage is a masterstroke that could only be achieved by a master who has truly mastered the way of the sake vessel.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nOriginal box to follow (please note that it will take some time to ship).\u003cbr\u003e\nRim 3.2cm x Body Diameter 11.0cm x Body Diameter 9.0cm x Height 11.0cm. Capacity approx. 360cc.\u003cbr\u003e\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 path of pottery under his father in 1969 after graduating from the Faculty of Agriculture at Kyoto University.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe subsequently established his independence in Maruyama, Okayama City, in 1979.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nUsing a potter's wheel, he mainly creates tea ceremony ceramics, characterized by a deep and powerful firing style.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe strives to eliminate ornamentation as much as possible, focusing on pouring his soul directly into the clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is currently active primarily through 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 at the Paris Bizen Ware 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":46618214662241,"sku":"7938","price":220000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7938.jpg?v=1790233499","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7938","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}