Bizen tokkuri

This Bizen sake flask is a work by Masao Akitani, who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works overflowing with his own unique originality within a new spirit. Having been thoroughly showered with ash, this piece features flowing sesame glaze (goma) that vividly conveys the surging of flames within the kiln. The ash that was absorbed by the kiln wall and dripped onto the piece in two spots, forming white ash-glaze patches, is another highlight. The charming "shallot" flask shape, reminiscent of his master Jun Isezaki, could also be enjoyed as a vase for a single flower. Signed wooden box (double-crosspiece lid)
Rim 4.9cm x Body 9.8cm x 9.7cm x Height 14.5cm; Capacity approx. 370cc Masao Akitani was born in Saitama in 1968. He began studying under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki in 1998, and after a ten-year apprenticeship, he built his own kiln and became independent in Bizen in 2008. He held his first kiln opening in 2009. His works have been selected for exhibitions such as the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Tea Ceremony Sculpture Exhibition" and the Japan Kogei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and he has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and an Encouragement Award.