Vintage Bizen ware sake cup, traditionally wood-fired and left unglazed. The surface shows rich earthy tones, natural ash effects, and expressive firing marks created in the kiln.
Its compact form and textured finish give the cup a strong rustic character typical of Bizen pottery. A beautiful piece for enjoying sake or adding to a collection of Japanese ceramics.
Good piece.
W 5.8 cmx H 4.8 cm / 65-73 g
Holds about 70 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.