Saishiki Bizen Hisago Tokkuri

This is a painted Bizen gourd-shaped sake flask by Yasuhito Abe, an artist who possesses profound insight into antique ceramics and a keen aesthetic sense, creating one-of-a-kind works through his original research and firing techniques. Centered around a painting of irises and combined with lattice-like patterns, it creates a magnificent world reminiscent of a single painting. The diverse motifs, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, are brilliantly integrated through the artist’s exceptional compositional skill, resulting in a beautifully balanced design that offers an infinite landscape without ever feeling cluttered or overwhelming. Enjoying fine sake while admiring the painted landscape on this piece promises a double intoxication—from both the drink and the art itself. Signed wooden box to follow (please note that it will take some time before shipping)
Rim 3.0cm × Body 8.9cm × Body 8.5cm × Height 15.4cm Capacity approx. 250cc Yasuhito Abe was originally a Western-style painter. While he collected ceramics as a hobby, he felt that contemporary Bizen ware was lacking, and in 1972, he began working in ceramics to create pieces that satisfied his own standards. He frequently creates water jars, flower vases, flattened jars, bowls, sake flasks, and sake cups, all of which are wheel-thrown and finished with a spatula. His approach to pottery is based on the antique Bizen ware of the Momoyama period, with a particular focus on the firing process. He is also actively engaged in diverse forms of creative expression, exhibiting mixed-media works that combine various materials and techniques such as ceramics, lacquer, oil painting, and bronze. He holds solo exhibitions energetically both in Japan and internationally, including in Tokyo, Osaka, New York, and Paris.