{"product_id":"p6136","title":"Bizen sake cup","description":"This is a brand new Bizen sake cup, fresh from the kiln, by Jumpei Kaneshige—the eldest son of Kosuke Kaneshige, the leading figure of the Kaneshige family of potters.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAdhering to the Kaneshige family tradition, this piece was crafted from clay prepared entirely by hand without the use of any mechanical pug mills.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clay, nurtured with meticulous care, retains its color even amidst the intense firing that produces kiln-transmutation effects, resulting in a refined and distinct earthen quality that truly commands admiration.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe gentle, soft scarlet hue, reminiscent of a faint blush, is deeply evocative and brings a sense of serenity just by looking at or caressing it—possessing the very essence of Bizen ware's charm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the entire piece features a rich, gray ash-covered kiln-transmutation, the surface—often prone to roughness in such effects—has been painstakingly polished over time, resulting in a texture that is a pleasure to the touch rather than abrasive.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThough sake cups have tended to be larger in recent years, this classic size, reminiscent of his grandfather Toyo Kaneshige, is truly wonderful.\n\nSigned wooden box (Shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.5cm × 6.5cm × Height 5.5cm\n\nJumpei Kaneshige was born in Komaba, Tokyo, in 1972 as the eldest son of Kosuke Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Waseda University in 1994.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2000, he completed his graduate studies in sculpture at Long Island University in New York, USA.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter returning to Japan, he studied under his father, Kosuke Kaneshige.","brand":"金重潤平","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618709590113,"sku":"6136","price":28000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6136.jpg?v=1790240888","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6136","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}