Sake bottle

This sake bottle is the work of Kazuhiro Mori, who followed in the footsteps of his father, a man who dedicated his entire life to anagama wood-fired kiln firing, and who himself aspires to recreate the powerful beauty of ancient Bizen pottery through this traditional firing method. It is a meticulously crafted piece, with the body up to the shoulder formed using a plaster mold, and the neck shaped on a potter's wheel. The fine-grained Kanpu clay has been fired to an elegant finish, and the matte texture of the *goma* (ash glaze) is truly captivating. By utilizing the advantages of a plaster mold, the body features a subtle twist, enhanced by delicate combing patterns that give it an even more earthenware-like atmosphere. Signed wooden box to be provided later (please allow some time for shipping)
Rim 3.3cm x Body diameter 9.2cm x 9.0cm x Height 11.5cm Capacity approx. 290cc

About the "Kazuhiro Mori Special Feature" Kazuhiro Mori was born the eldest son of Togaku Mori, graduating from the Kyoto College of Art in 1987 and the Tokyo Glass Art Institute in 1991. He began learning pottery techniques under his father, Togaku Mori, in 1992. He specializes in coil-building and wheel-throwing, creating pieces such as crane-neck vases. He held his first kiln firing and became an independent artist in 1995. He was selected for the Tea Ceremony Molding Exhibition in 1998, and held debut exhibitions at department stores in Okayama and Hiroshima in 1999 and 2000. In 2002, he exhibited at the first Gakuen-kai Exhibition featuring the school of Togaku Mori.