{"product_id":"p6957","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is a new Bizen sake cup by Susumu Kaneshige, who inherited the Maruyama kiln as the eldest son of Sozan Kaneshige, and who captivates many with his harmony of delicate, elegant clay texture and powerful form.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis latest work was fired in October 2021, a masterpiece featuring stunning dry \"kase-goma\" (ash glaze) and a profound scarlet hue.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe firing displays the blue-tinged, dry ash glaze that is both a hallmark of the Maruyama kiln and synonymous with Susumu-sensei, clinging to the surface with a crisp texture that is sure to captivate the hearts of connoisseurs and provide a rewarding experience as it matures.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, the unglazed area in the center reveals a soft, fluffy scarlet color that serves as evidence of high-quality \"ta-do\" (rice field clay), showing not only an intense firing but also the enduring charm of Bizen clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn terms of form, it is a simple and expansive cylindrical sake cup, and combined with its somewhat thin construction, it boasts a refined appearance stripped of unnecessary movement.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHowever, the foot is typically powerful and wide, reflecting Susumu-sensei's style; the strong spatula work inherited from Sozan-sensei pairs perfectly with the dry ash glaze, which has been removed through meticulous finishing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nSigned wooden box to be provided later (we kindly ask for your patience as it will take some time to ship).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.5cm x 6.3cm x Height 6.2cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\nSusumu Kaneshige was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1945 as the eldest son of Sozan Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter graduating from the Faculty of Agriculture at Kyoto University in 1969, he began his path in ceramics under the tutelage of his father, Sozan Kaneshige.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe later established his independence in the Maruyama area of Okayama City in 1979.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe primarily creates tea ceramics using a potter's wheel, characterized by deep and powerful firing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is committed to eliminating ornamentation as much as possible, focusing on channeling his soul directly into the clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe currently focuses his activities on solo exhibitions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe energetically holds annual solo exhibitions at department stores in Okayama, Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, and Kumamoto.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1995, he held a solo exhibition in Munich, Germany.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe also exhibited at the Bizen Ware Paris Exhibition in 1997.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2019, he received the Okayama Prefectural Cultural Award.","brand":"金重 愫","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618071531617,"sku":"6957","price":77000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6957.jpg?v=1790232055","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6957","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}