{"product_id":"p7998","title":"Bizen ware teacup","description":"This is a newly fired Bizen tea cup by So Kaneshige, who succeeded the Maruyama Kiln as the eldest son of Sozan Kaneshige and captivates many with the harmony of delicate, elegant clay texture and powerful form.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a brand new work, having just been removed from the kiln at the end of 2025.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated in accordance with the philosophy of Kaneshige Bizen—eschewing excessive decoration to let the clay speak for itself—the beautiful yellow sesame glaze (kigoma) and the clay texture harmonize with the simple style to reveal a magnificent stance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe exposed clay surface, lightly seasoned with sand grains, will develop an even richer patina as you enjoy tea or beer, and like a sake cup, hold it and cherish it in the palm of your hand.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe well-fired surface has taken on a rich, chocolate-like hue, which, combined with the well-melted, glassy yellow sesame glaze, creates the kind of scenery typical of fine Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe slightly elongated form features the wide, dignified foot that So Kaneshige is known for, designed to be versatile enough for enjoying not only tea or beer but also wine and other western spirits.\n\nSigned wooden box (double-crosspiece lid)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.7cm x 7.7cm x Height 10.2cm\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 Sozan Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe later established his independence in his current location in Maruyama, Okayama City, in 1979.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe primarily creates tea ceremony ceramics using a potter's wheel, characterized by deep, powerful firing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is committed to eliminating ornamentation as much as possible, focusing on channeling his soul directly into the clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe currently focuses his activities on solo exhibitions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe holds energetic solo exhibitions every year 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 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":46618224590945,"sku":"7998","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7998.jpg?v=1790233594","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7998","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}