Bizen Handmade Tokkuri

This is a hand-crafted Bizen sake flask by the late master Fura Mori, who was born into the Terami family, one of the six traditional Bizen kiln families, and beloved by all for his works that evoke a sense of warmth. The piece embodies the leisurely rhythm of Bizen clay, characteristic of Mori’s preference for hand-coiled creation. The constriction of the gourd shape, resembling the mouth of a bag, is a quintessential expression of a master’s hand-coiling technique. The superb "nuke" (flame-marked pattern) with its slight golden hue and the magnificent kiln-altered coloration possess a beauty that needs no explanation. Original signed box (shiho-zan)
Mouth diameter 2.6cm × Body diameter 7.6cm × Body diameter 7.5cm × Height 11.3cm Capacity approx. 150cc Fura Mori was born in 1917 into the Terami family, one of the six traditional Bizen kiln families. He entered the path of pottery at a young age to master the craft. While studying ceramics in Osaka, the Greater East Asia War broke out, forcing him to return home, where he took a position at the Imbe Town Office. He continued his pottery work on the side, and in 1969, he built a kiln at his home. In 1973, he retired from his long career as a civil servant to enjoy his work as a potter. In 1975, he received the Bizen City Distinguished Service Award for his long-standing contributions to the promotion of local government administration.