Bizen sake bottle

This Bizen sake bottle is by Rinpei Watanabe, who experiments with various approaches to draw closer to the works that inspire him. Fine, textured details cover the surface, with a delicate, matte-finish sesame glaze firmly fired onto it. A harmonious blend of black, red, and brown tones creates a surface reminiscent of antique Bizen, yet from another perspective, it evokes the moss-covered surface of a giant boulder that has been rolling for a thousand years. When in use, the bottle is moistened by sake, revealing a scenery that combines both delicacy and strength, much like a giant rock gently dampened by rain. Original signed box to be provided later (please note that it will take some time until shipment).
Rim 3.9cm × Body diameter 9.1cm × Body diameter 8.9cm × Height 14.7cm　Capacity approx. 440㏄ Rinpei Watanabe was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1974. He completed his studies at the Bizen Pottery Center in 2001 and apprenticed under Anjin Abe. He built an underground anagama kiln in 2002 and fired his first kiln in 2003.