Vintage Bizen ware sake bottle, traditionally wood-fired and finished without glaze. The natural firing creates a rich surface of earthy brown, reddish and ash-toned colors, with distinctive textures that vary across the body.
Its rounded form and gently flared mouth give the piece a strong yet balanced presence.
Slightly smaller and lighter than a regular Bizen sake bottle.
H 11.7 cm x W 8.2 cm / 173 g
Holds about 290 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.