{"product_id":"p1288","title":"Bizen-ware Hidasuki O-mi-tsubo tea caddy","description":"This is a Bizen hidaski *taikai* tea caddy by Sozan Kaneshige, renowned as the \"uncrowned king.\" It is a tea caddy of exceptional dignity, befitting a master craftsman of his fame. Based on the gentle yet magnificent Momoyama-style *hidaski* that Sozan painstakingly perfected, it features a superb form that is powerful and stoutly balanced without appearing heavy, showcasing a brilliant elegance. Despite its presence, it feels light as a feather when held, with the master's technique fully realized in the palm of one's hand.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal box (with *shōhō-san* lid)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 10.1 cm × Diameter 10.1 cm × Height 6.4 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSozan Kaneshige (1909–1995) was the younger brother of Living National Treasure Toyo Kaneshige, with whom he worked until around 1951. He specialized in Momoyama-style *hidaski* and was considered a leading authority on tea ceramics. In 1964, he built the Maruyama kiln in the eastern suburbs of Okayama City, and in 1966, he caused a sensation by unveiling Momoyama-style *hidaski* created using an electric kiln. In 1982, he moved to Imbe to build the Ushigami-shita kiln, and in 1983, he was designated a Prefectural Important Intangible Cultural Property holder. He received a Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Award, an Okayama Prefecture Cultural Award, and the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fourth Class.\n\nThis is a Bizen hidaski *taikai* tea caddy by Sozan Kaneshige, renowned as the \"uncrowned king.\" It is a tea caddy of exceptional dignity, befitting a master craftsman of his fame. Based on the gentle yet magnificent Momoyama-style *hidaski* that Sozan painstakingly perfected, it features a superb form that is powerful and stoutly balanced without appearing heavy, showcasing a brilliant elegance. Despite its presence, it feels light as a feather when held, with the master's technique fully realized in the palm of one's hand.\n\nOriginal box (with *shōhō-san* lid)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 10.1 cm × Diameter 10.1 cm × Height 6.4 cm\n\nSozan Kaneshige (1909–1995) was the younger brother of Living National Treasure Toyo Kaneshige, with whom he worked until around 1951. He specialized in Momoyama-style *hidaski* and was considered a leading authority on tea ceramics. In 1964, he built the Maruyama kiln in the eastern suburbs of Okayama City, and in 1966, he caused a sensation by unveiling Momoyama-style *hidaski* created using an electric kiln. In 1982, he moved to Imbe to build the Ushigami-shita kiln, and in 1983, he was designated a Prefectural Important Intangible Cultural Property holder. He received a Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Award, an Okayama Prefecture Cultural Award, and the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fourth Class.","brand":"金重素山","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618322108513,"sku":"1288","price":350000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/1288.jpg?v=1790235132","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p1288","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}