Bizen sake bottle

This Bizen sake bottle is by Reiji Omori, an artist who challenges himself with Bizen ware out of a love for clay, pottery, and deep respect for the potters of the past. It perfectly showcases the faintly shimmering reddish-purple and orange hues of the clay—a signature of Omori-sensei, who spends his days wandering through mountains and fields in search of high-quality clay. The piece also offers the "joy of use" that Omori-sensei prioritizes above all else, with highlights including the red-purple and orange surface that shines even more brilliantly when dampened by sake, and the sesame glaze (goma) that appears to weather gradually over time. The clay texture on the lower back of the piece is thoroughly fired yet remains moist to the touch, offering a glimpse of the "Old Bizen texture" that Omori-sensei tirelessly pursues. Signed wooden box (shiho-san) included.
Rim 4.3cm × Body 8.8cm × Body 8.8cm × Height 13.9cm, Capacity approx. 360ml Reiji Omori was born in Tobe-cho, Iyo-gun, Ehime Prefecture in 1969. He completed his studies at the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Vocational School in 1988 and apprenticed under Shun-tei Kato in 1989. After further training in Iga, Mie Prefecture, and Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture, he became captivated by Bizen ware and moved to Bizen in 1999. In 2000, he built his studio and anagama kiln in Ushimado-cho, Sambu, and successfully produced his first firing in 2004.