This sake bottle is crafted by Kousen Sueishi (born 1926), a Bizen ware ceramist who trained under the Kuroda prefecture’s Living National Treasure Fujiwara Rakuzan II, established his own kiln in 1972, and has received multiple awards at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition.
Made from iron-rich Hiyose clay and fired unglazed in a climbing kiln, the piece exhibits typical Bizen ware effects: natural ash patterns, sesame‑seed spots, and charcoal markings produced during long wood heat firing
W 8.2 cm x H 13.7 cm / 258g
Holds 360ml.
Very good condition ★★★★☆
No chips , No cracks.
Comes with an original wooden box.
About the artist
Kousen Sueishi (born 1926 in Bizen City) studied under Fujiwara Rakuzan II and established his own kiln in 1972. He has exhibited widely and received several honors at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition. His work embodies the spirit of Bizen ware through traditional firing methods and a deep commitment to unglazed wood-fired ceramics.
