Kōsuke Kaneshige (金重晃介), Japanese, b. 1943

A Bizen Guinomi Sake Cup

Showa Era (1926-1989), Heisei Era (1989-2019) or Reiwa Era (2019-present)

About the work

A distinguished Bizen guinomi (sake cup) crafted by Kōsuke Kaneshige, the son of Tōyō Kaneshige (金重陶陽), a celebrated figure in Bizen pottery. This cup captures the essence of Bizen ware through its unglazed surface and rich, earthy textures, which evoke the natural beauty of traditional Japanese ceramics. The subtle kiln effects enhance its character, offering a tangible connection to the history of Bizen pottery.

This piece comes with a tomobako (wooden storage box) signed by the artist and a protective cloth, adding to its authenticity and value.

Dimensions

6cm(h) x 5.3cm(w)

Footnote

Kōsuke Kaneshige was born in 1943 in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, as the third son of Tōyō Kaneshige. He graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts' Sculpture Department in 1970 and began presenting his ceramic works in 1975. In 1982, he established his own kiln, and his talent was recognized with several awards, including the Excellence Award at the Tanabe Museum's "Tea Forms Exhibition" in 1988 and 1990. He received the Japan Ceramic Society Award in 1994 and was named an Important Intangible Cultural Property Holder by Okayama Prefecture in 2012.