{"product_id":"p7556","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is a Bizen sake cup (guinomi) from a few years ago by Jumpei Kaneshige, the eldest son of the master Kosuke Kaneshige, the leading figure of the Kaneshige family.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was fired approximately 5 to 10 years ago.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt was crafted using clay prepared entirely by hand without the use of a pug mill, adhering to the traditional clay-making methods of the Kaneshige family.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clay, nurtured with great care, retains its color even amidst the intense firing of a kiln-change (yohen), revealing a clay quality of exceptional refinement—truly a testament to his mastery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe fresh scarlet hue, reminiscent of ripened fruit, is striking to the eye, allowing one to fully savor the charm unique to Bizen ware: the joy of seeing, touching, and nurturing the piece over time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the entire piece is adorned with a rich, black-silver shimmering ash-covered kiln-change, the surface has been meticulously cared for over time. Despite the typically rough texture associated with such kiln-changes, it has a gentle feel that makes you want to hold it indefinitely.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis work features a very simple and orthodox form as a sake cup, with a carefully crafted rim and a generous interior that makes it easy to use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is an unused item that was carefully stored after being purchased new.\n\nOriginal wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.2cm × 7.0cm × Height 5.7cm\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\nHe subsequently returned to Japan and apprenticed under his father, Kosuke Kaneshige.","brand":"金重潤平","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618195492961,"sku":"7556","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7556.jpg?v=1790232898","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7556","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}