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 displays natural surface effects such as charcoal markings, iron-toned hues, and fine ash deposits. Nice round shape.
H 11.3 cm x W 9.3 cm / 280g
Holds 345 ml.
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.
