{"product_id":"p7376","title":"Kohiki sake cup","description":"This is a new *kofuki* (powdered) sake cup by Sozan Kaneshige, who began his career as an assistant to his older brother, the legendary potter Toyo Kaneshige, and went on to create works beloved by many as a master of Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece is crafted from a white-slip-coated, unbaked body left behind by Sozan-sensei, which was fired at the Maruyama Kiln by his son, So-sensei, nearly 50 years later.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMiraculously fired after lying quietly in the Maruyama Kiln warehouse, this piece makes a comeback as a brand-new *kofuki* work by Sozan Kaneshige that transcends time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe slip was ground using a stone mill at the time, resulting in a rich, soft white finish; combined with the pale yellow glaze tone—a subtle hint of natural ash glaze from the wood-firing process—it possesses a profound depth of character.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rim, with its clay that seems to sway from side to side, and the substantial, thick modeling are exquisite, perfectly matching the gentle, soft hue and relaxed design.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAs the cup is used, the sake will seep in, causing the crackles in the transparent glaze to emerge clearly. Along with its beautiful glaze and powerful form, it will surely evolve toward completion, attaining an indescribable sense of antiquity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-zan)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.3cm x 6.2cm x Height 4.3cm\n\nSozan Kaneshige (1909–1995) was the younger brother of Bizen ware Living National Treasure Toyo Kaneshige, and the two worked together until around 1951.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfterward, he devoted himself to service at the Oomoto religious organization in Kyoto, where he also studied techniques outside of Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1964, he built a climbing kiln in Maruyama, Okayama City, and became independent.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1966, he perfected *hidasuki* (fire-cord) firing using an electric kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1982, he moved his studio to Inbe and built the Ushigamishita Kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1983, he was certified as a holder of an Okayama Prefectural Important Intangible Cultural Property.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in 1995.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMajor awards include the Miki Memorial Award, the Sanyo Shimbun Cultural Award, the Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Award, the Okayama Prefectural Cultural Award, and the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette.","brand":"金重素山","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618134446177,"sku":"7376","price":55000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7376.jpg?v=1790232619","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7376","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}