{"product_id":"p7176","title":"Bizen Beer Drinker","description":"This is a Bizen beer cup by So Kanemiguchi, who inherited the Maruyama kiln as the eldest son of Sozan Kanemiguchi, and whose work captivates many through its harmony of delicate, elegant clay texture and powerful form.\u003cbr\u003e\nCreated in accordance with the philosophy of Bizen Kanemiguchi—the essence of which is to avoid excessive decoration and bring out the nature of the clay—it features a minimalist diamond-shaped rim that harmonizes with the overall piece, creating a stunning silhouette.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe exposed clay surface, lightly accented with sandy grains, allows you to enjoy the finish of the beer and the aroma of the malt. Afterward, as you cradle it in your hands, you can fully appreciate the \"living\" clay, while the surface, dampened by the condensation and beer, provides a visual delight.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe well-fired surface has taken on a rich, bitter-chocolate hue, featuring a dramatic \"katamigawari\" (half-and-half) shift with a deep blue-tinted \"kase-goma\" (dry sesame glaze) that is a trademark of So-sensei's work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe original design, with its tapered rim, is a personal favorite of So-sensei and is crafted to be versatile, serving well as a tea cup, beer mug, or vessel for wines and other spirits.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nRegarding the \"ishihaze\" (stone explosion) in the center of the body, So-sensei has applied a leak-prevention treatment. We have verified that there are no leaks after filling it with water for 24 hours.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nOriginal wooden box (Nihōsan)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.3cm x 7.1cm x Height 11.0cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\nSo Kanemiguchi was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1945 as the eldest son of Sozan Kanemiguchi.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter graduating from the Faculty of Agriculture at Kyoto University in 1969, he began his path in ceramics under his father, Sozan Kanemiguchi.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1979, he established his independence in the Maruyama district of Okayama City.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nUsing a potter's wheel, he primarily creates tea ceremony ceramics, characterized by deep and powerful firing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is dedicated to eliminating decoration as much as possible, focusing on channeling his spirit directly into the clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCurrently, he focuses his activities on solo exhibitions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe holds energetic annual exhibitions at department stores and galleries 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\nIn 1997, his work was featured in the Bizen Ware Paris Exhibition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2019, he received the Okayama Prefectural Cultural Award.","brand":"金重 愫","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618092601441,"sku":"7176","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7176.jpg?v=1790232313","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7176","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}