Bizen Sake Cup

This is a new Bizen sake cup by Go Kaneshige, who built his kiln in Kukui and continues his research and pottery making. The well-melted ash has created a grey kiln transformation (yohen), a "haikaburi" (ash-covered) style developed in his own kiln. The austere color of the unglazed areas deepens when wet with sake, reflecting the artist's ideal that the piece will reach its finished state in the customer's hands over time. The orthodox, traditional form is also characteristic of Kaneshige-sensei.
Signed wooden box to follow (please allow some time for shipping)
Diameter 6.5cm × Diameter 6.4cm × Height 4.9cm Go Kaneshige was born as the second son of the Intangible Cultural Property holder, Michiaki Kaneshige, and is the grandson of the great Living National Treasure, Toyo Kaneshige. Go Kaneshige graduated from Ashiya College of Art in 1988. After working at the Atelier Hikousen Ceramics Research Institute in 1992, he returned to Bizen. He exhibited at the Bizen Young Artists Exhibition in September 1996 and has been active in events such as the Kaneshige Family Exhibitions since May 1999.