Hidasuki Sake Cup

This is a Hidasuki (fire-cord) sake cup by the perennially popular artist Yuho Kaneshige, the third son of the tea ceramics master Sozan Kaneshige. This sake cup belongs to a series the artist has been working on for about three years that focuses on a near-plain surface, carefully fired in a climbing kiln with the pieces encased in saggars. First and foremost, the texture is remarkable; the clay surface is so exceptionally fine-grained that it almost feels powdery. The superb surface created by the finest Kannon-do clay, which captivated Kaneshige, is endlessly tactile and perfectly suited for a piece meant to be enjoyed in the palm of one's hand. The clean, simple Hidasuki markings strongly reflect Kaneshige’s personal aesthetic; he drapes the straw with his eyes closed to avoid any sense of artifice.

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Diameter 6.6cm × Diameter 6.4cm × Height 5.1cm Yuho Kaneshige was born as the third son of Intangible Cultural Property holder Sozan Kaneshige. He began studying pottery under his father in 1975. He became independent in 1980 and held his first solo exhibition in Okayama. He creates tableware with a focus on tea ceramics such as tea bowls, water jars, and flower vases. He places particular importance on the interior structure (mikomi) of his tea bowls, while also pursuing balance in their exterior form. He has received the Sanyo Shimbun Award at the Prefectural Exhibition, the Encouragement Award at the Chanoyu Sculpture Exhibition, and the Encouragement Award at the Tanko Biennale. In 2003, he received the Japan Ceramic Society Award. He is also dedicated to his solo exhibitions, which are held at various locations.