Ibe Tokkuri

This Ibe sake bottle is the work of Anjin Abe, a master with profound insight into and an exquisite aesthetic sense for antique ceramics, who creates one-of-a-kind pieces through his unique research and firing techniques. It is a sake bottle where the black color from the clay coating and the fired-through chocolate-toned surface are perfectly synchronized. The surface, which has a subtle sheen, has been fired to a high density, resulting in a magnificent texture that is truly identical to that of antique Bizen ware. The elegant form, so characteristic of Abe-sensei, is superb, and holding it in your hands invites you into the enchanting world of the Momoyama period. Includes signed wooden box (shiho-san, double box)
Rim 3.5cm x Body diameter 8.8cm x Body diameter 8.7cm x Height 12.9cm; Capacity approx. 350cc Anjin Abe was originally a Western-style painter. While collecting pottery as a hobby, he felt that contemporary Bizen ware was lacking, so he began pottery in 1972 to create pieces that satisfied him. He frequently creates water jars, flower vases, flattened jars, bowls, sake bottles, and sake cups. All are wheel-thrown and finished with a spatula. He bases his pottery on the antique Bizen ware of the Momoyama period and is fastidious about his firing process. He also exhibits works that combine various materials and techniques, such as ceramics, lacquer, oil painting, and bronze (mixed media), and is engaged in a wide range of expressive activities. He energetically holds solo exhibitions both in Japan and overseas, including in Tokyo, Osaka, New York, and Paris.