Bizen sake bottle

This Bizen sake flask is the work of Tamon Kaneshige, who continues to hone his skills on the demanding path of ceramics, having been born to his father, the late Susumu Kaneshige. The powerful firing, characterized by a combination of *haikaburi* (ash-covered) glaze with a wet-like sheen and well-melted *goma* (sesame) ash streaks, is reminiscent of his father, Susumu. The intense firing further accentuates the clay's natural texture where it is left unglazed, creating a rhythmic contrast between the heavily fired areas and the shadowed, earthy sections. The traditional *henko* (flattened) form of the Kaneshige lineage has been further refined, incorporating the flowing beauty that is a hallmark of Tamon's personal style. Signed wooden box to be provided later (please allow some time for shipping).
Mouth rim 3.3cm × Body diameter 9.8cm × 9.8cm × Height 12.1cm. Capacity approx. 370cc. Tamon Kaneshige was born in Okayama City in 1977. He graduated from the Faculty of Business and Commerce at Keio University in 2000. In 2004, he entered the world of pottery under his father, Susumu Kaneshige. He held a solo exhibition at Okayama Tenmaya in 2011.