This unglazed Bizen sake bottle is crafted using traditional yakishime (unglazed stoneware) techniques in a climbing kiln. Made from local Hiyose clay, it displays natural firing effects such as iron-toned coloration, charcoal markings, and subtle ash residue on its surface.
Its form is simple and functional, with a rounded body and narrow neck optimized for sake pouring. The tactile earthen texture and firing variations highlight its handcrafted origin and centuries-old Bizen ware tradition.
H 12 cm x W 8.3 cm / 240g
Holds 330 ml.
Good condition ★★★☆☆
No chips, No cracks
Bizen Pottery is produced in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, and is the oldest of the six oldest kilns in Japan. It is an ultimately simple pottery that uses no glaze and no painting.
Hiyose, a precious clay obtained in Bizen, is characterized by its high iron content, high tenacity, and low refractoriness, and the quality and composition of the clay is well reflected in the fired appearance.
Because the firing process takes about two weeks at a high temperature of over 1,200 degrees Celsius, the clay is stronger than other pottery, and patterns are created by ash and charcoal during the firing process. The surface of the pottery has fine bumps and bubbles, and it is said to make sake mellow and tasty.
Bizen ware reflects the Japanese artistic sensibility that emphasizes inner beauty and subtlety.
