Bizen sake bottle

This Bizen sake flask is the work of Tozo Konishi, a master potter whose unique style, backed by impeccable technique, has captivated many; he was born the grandson of the renowned master Toko Konishi. The piece is formed from clay with unevenly mixed components, creating a marble-like texture reminiscent of handmade washi paper. To highlight the delicate expression of the clay, it was fired simply with only a hidasuki (fire-cord) effect, which takes on greater depth due to the marbled texture of the clay. Because this clay is difficult to shape, he combined coiling with wheel-throwing, resulting in a beautifully constricted neck that reflects the master's touch, balancing aesthetic appeal with ease of use and pouring. Signed wooden box (shiho-san style)
Rim 4.2cm x Body Diameter 9.6cm x Body Diameter 9.6cm x Height 13.1cm Capacity approx. 470cc Tozo Konishi is the grandson of the first Toko Konishi. After graduating from university in 1970, he taught himself pottery, and from 1971, he was selected for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition four consecutive times, becoming a regular member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1974. He built his kiln in 1975 and held his first firing the following year. He creates vases, tableware, sake vessels, and tea ceremony utensils, using techniques such as wheel-throwing, hand-building, and slab-building to express the evidence of his life. In 1997, he exhibited at the Bizen Ware Paris Exhibition. He received the Okayama Prefecture Cultural Encouragement Award in 2003 and holds solo exhibitions in Tokyo, Nagoya, and other locations.