Bizen-ware mukozuke dish

This Bizen *mukozuke* dish is by Tamon Kaneshige, who continues to hone his skills on the rigorous path of pottery, following in the footsteps of his father, the late Susumu Kaneshige. Distinct from the allure of Sozan Kaneshige’s work or the masculine vigor of Susumu Kaneshige’s, this piece showcases Tamon’s unique style—meticulous yet characterized by a swift, sharp sensibility. He uses the same clay as his father, Susumu, which takes on a soft caramel hue in *goma* (ash glaze) effects and a refined, moist gray quality in *hidasuki* (fire-cord) patterns, allowing the high quality of the clay to shine through in both the firing and the texture. While perfect for everyday use, its ideal size also makes it an excellent choice as a small serving plate for drinks and dining.

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Diameter including spout 15.3cm × Diameter 13.7cm × Height 4.6cm 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. In 2011, he held a solo exhibition at Okayama Tenmaya.