Large kiln sake bottle

This large-kiln sake bottle is by Kazuhiro Mori, who follows in the footsteps of his father, a man who has dedicated his life to large-kiln firing, and who himself aspires to recreate the powerful beauty of ancient Bizen pottery through this traditional method. Fired in the extraordinary 50-meter Samukaze large kiln, this piece exhibits kiln transformation (yohen) that sets it apart from ordinary works. The Samukaze clay, which turns a caramel color, displays a gradation depending on how the flames hit it; the lighter areas are mottled like leopard spots, while the darker areas possess a subtle luster. As a somewhat large sake bottle, it has a certain heft due to its thick walls, but its majestic construction is in perfect harmony with the large-kiln transformation. Signed box to be provided at a later date (please allow some time for shipping).
Rim 3.5cm × Body Diameter 10.0cm × 9.9cm × Height 13.2cm Capacity approx. 490cc

About the "Kazuhiro Mori Special Feature" Kazuhiro Mori was born as 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 ceramic techniques under his father, Togaku Mori, in 1992. He specializes in coil-building and wheel-forming, creating pieces such as crane-neck vases. He had his first kiln firing and became independent in 1995. He was selected for the Tea Ceremony Molding Exhibition in 1998, and in 1999 and 2000, he held his debut exhibitions at department stores in Okayama and Hiroshima. In 2002, he exhibited at the first Gakuen-kai Exhibition featuring the school of Togaku Mori.