{"product_id":"p6875","title":"Bizen triangular sake bottle","description":"This is an earlier work of Bizen triangular sake flask by Kosuke Kaneshige, leader of the Kaneshige school and son of the late, great Toyo Kaneshige, the restorer of Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough it includes a biographical document dated after his certification as an Intangible Cultural Property, based on the pottery seal and the signature on the box, it is believed to have been created around the year 2000.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile incorporating the triangular flask form inherited from his father Toyo, Kosuke has elevated it into a unique style with his characteristic sense of refinement.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece features a firing technique known as \"kase-yohen\" (dry-look kiln change). The body was placed where it would develop dry sesame-seed-like ash (kase-goma), while the shoulder and upper section were buried in the embers against the inner wall of the kiln during the firing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe striking contrast in appearance, as if two separate pieces were cut and joined together, is fascinating; one can enjoy both the lava-like texture caused by intense ash coverage and the surface that resembles organic plant skin.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, the central portion exhibits the vibrant scarlet color typical of the Kaneshige family, ensuring that it will provide endless enjoyment for years to come.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDespite being an earlier work, it is in pristine condition with no signs of use or dirt.\n\nOriginal signed box (shiho-zan) included.\u003cbr\u003e\nRim 3.3cm x Body 9.0cm x Body 9.0cm x Height 12.8cm, Capacity approx. 400cc\n\nKosuke Kaneshige was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture in 1943 as the third son of Toyo Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the Sculpture Department of Tokyo University of the Arts in 1968.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe completed his graduate studies in sculpture at the same university in 1970.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe began presenting his ceramic works in 1975, and after serving as a lecturer at Tokai University, he returned to Okayama in 1977.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1982, he built an anagama kiln in Kagato, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1991, he created the ceramic wall mural \"Light and Wind\" for the Yasuda Fire and Marine Insurance Building in Okayama.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1994, he received the Japan Ceramic Society Award.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe participated in the Bizen Ware Paris Exhibition in 1997 and has held numerous solo exhibitions throughout Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2012, he was certified as an Okayama Prefecture Designated Important Intangible Cultural Property holder.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe creates objects, tea utensils, flower vases, tableware, and sake vessels.","brand":"金重晃介","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618068484193,"sku":"6875","price":100000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6875.jpg?v=1790231954","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6875","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}