This sake bottle is crafted in the Bizen ware tradition using unglazed yakishime stoneware techniques. Made from local iron-rich clay and fired in a climbing kiln, the piece features natural surface effects such as charcoal markings, iron-toned hues, and fine ash deposits.
H 11 cm x W 9.5cm / 212g
Holds 390ml
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 colours 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.
