Sake Tokkuri from Bizen ware featuring a distinctive, sculptural silhouette that departs from standard cylindrical proportions. The gently swelling body rises into a narrow neck and slightly flared mouth, creating a refined vertical tension and a strong presence even at rest.
As a wood-fired piece, the surface reveals the natural effects of the kiln: depending on the way the flames strike, the type of firewood, and the nature of the clay, a wide range of colors such as orange, red, black, and brown emerge, creating an unpredictable and profound expression.
H 14.3 cm x W 9.7 cm / 452g
Holds 340ml
Good condition ★★★☆☆
No chips , No cracks.
Bizen-Yaki (Okayama Prefecture) is created using the Yakishime method of firing unglazed wares at high temperatures.
Using red pine wood in the firing process beautiful natural colors and tones emerge from the clay.
Bizen clay has a high iron content which enables the pottery to retain heat or remain cool.
Bizen -Yaki reflects the Japanese artistic sensibility emphasising inner beauty and subtlety.