{"product_id":"p7975","title":"Bizen-ware flattened sake flask","description":"This is a newly fired Bizen flattened sake bottle (tokkuri) by So Kaneshige, who inherited the Maruyama Kiln as the eldest son of Sozan Kaneshige and captivates many with the harmony of delicate, elegant clay textures and powerful forms.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just pulled from the kiln at the end of 2025.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to Kaneshige’s signature style of firing intensively when aiming for kiln-altered effects, this piece displays a heavy, dramatic transformation that looks as if the clay itself has been fired to its absolute limit.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe back of the piece seems to capture the moment when earth is eroded by lava, while the dull, shimmering clusters of ash possess a beauty so captivating it feels dangerous.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlongside the black-silver ash deposits, brilliant gold-hued accents appear in the shaded areas; combined with the colors of the kiln-altered and \"nuke\" (uncovered) sections, it looks as though a glowing full moon has been imprinted upon the surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDespite the intense firing that tests the limits of the clay, one is surprised to find a surface texture that is remarkably pleasant to the touch, a testament to the high quality of the clay and the meticulous, time-consuming finishing characteristic of the Kaneshige lineage.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, around the neck, a small \"nuke\" mark appears like a necklace—perhaps a whim of the kiln gods—creating a fascinating contrast with the full-moon-like marking on the body.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWith a design that balances ease of holding with a compelling presence, this magnificent flattened tokkuri is truly a masterpiece that could only be achieved by Kaneshige, a true master who has perfected the art of sake vessels.\n\nSigned wooden box to be provided at a later date (please note that it will take some time before shipping).\u003cbr\u003e\nRim 3.7cm x Body Diameter 10.5cm x Body Depth 9.7cm x Height 12.0cm, Capacity approx. 400cc\n\nSo 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 his father, Sozan.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe later became independent in 1979 at the current Maruyama location in Okayama City.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe mainly creates tea ceramics using the potter’s wheel, and his work is characterized by deep, powerful firing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe strives to eliminate unnecessary decoration, focusing instead on projecting his own soul directly into the clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe currently focuses his activities on solo exhibitions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe energetically holds annual solo exhibitions at department stores 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 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":46618220363873,"sku":"7975","price":220000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7975.jpg?v=1790233557","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7975","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}