Bizen sake bottle

This Bizen sake flask is the work of Yasushi Mori, who was born as a direct descendant of the Rokusei Terami kiln family and continues to pioneer new horizons while respecting tradition. The area from the shoulder up features a smooth ash glaze and "sesame" (goma) markings, while the body displays a rich, expansive scarlet hue, allowing one to fully enjoy the subtle color variations characteristic of Bizen clay. Coupled with its well-balanced proportions, this is a stable, reliable sake flask that reflects the mastery of a veteran artist. The mark "Koshin" on the bottom suggests it was fired in a new kiln in Jinsekikogen Town, Hiroshima Prefecture, in the year 2000. (*Please note that this is a slightly older work, though it shows little sign of use.) Signed wooden box (shiho-san style)
Rim 3.9cm x Body diameter 9.0cm x Body diameter 9.0cm x Height 12.3cm; Capacity approx. 370cc Yasushi Mori was born in Imbe, Bizen City, in 1947 as the eldest son of Hozan Mori, a direct descendant of the Rokusei Terami kiln. He studied at the Bizen Pottery Center and became independent in 1968. He was certified as a regular member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1981. In 1995, he proposed an artist village project in Jinsekikogen Town, Hiroshima Prefecture, and successfully built a kiln there in 2000.