Bizen flower vase

This is a slightly earlier Bizen vase by Tsuyoshi Kaneshige, who established his kiln in Kutsui and continues his research and pottery making there. Fired in an Ibe-style climbing kiln, this piece showcases the exceptionally high-quality hidasuki (fire-cord) markings characteristic of the Kaneshige school. The piece features a sweet, melting, and alluring kase-goma (dry ash glaze) and hidasuki so captivating that it makes one want to drink sake from it. While the hidasuki is magnificent, it retains the strength of Bizen ware by acting as a superb supporting player, never becoming overly prominent and remaining dedicated to highlighting the flowers. The orthodox cylindrical form has a gentle, rhombic quality, and while simple, it appears to be well-suited for flower arrangement. Signed wooden box (shiho-san)
Diameter 11.1cm × Diameter 11.0cm × Height 8.3cm Tsuyoshi Kaneshige was born as the second son of Intangible Cultural Property holder Michiaki Kaneshige. He is the grandson of the great Living National Treasure, Toyo Kaneshige. Tsuyoshi Kaneshige graduated from the Ashiya College of Art in 1988. After working at the Atelier Hikousen Ceramic Research Institute in 1992, he returned to Bizen. In September 1996, he exhibited at the Bizen Young Artists Exhibition. Since May 1999, he has been active in events such as the Kaneshige Family Exhibitions.