Bizen sake bottle

This Bizen sake flask is by Kazu Fujiwara, who comes from a lineage of Living National Treasures—his father and grandfather—and explores his own unique forms while upholding the fundamental principles of simplicity, clarity, and boldness. Deviating from his usual round-bodied style, this piece features an unusual, bottle-like shape. The firing is characteristic of Fujiwara Bizen, with his signature moss-green *kase-goma* (matte ash glaze) that is exceptionally fine and beautiful. The piece itself is lightweight and easy to use, and it should be a pleasure to cultivate the calm, mellow *hi-iro* (scarlet) tones through use. Includes signed wooden box (shiho-san style).
Rim 3.4cm × Body diameter 8.5cm × 8.2cm × Height 14.5cm. Capacity: approx. 390cc. Kazu Fujiwara is the eldest son of Living National Treasure Yu Fujiwara, and his grandfather was Living National Treasure Kei Fujiwara. He began his pottery career in 1980 under the tutelage of his father and grandfather. He became independent in 1988 and fired his first kiln in 1990. He mainly produces flower vases and tableware, and his work is characterized by its sense of ease and fluidity. He has held solo exhibitions in Okayama, Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and other locations. In 1994, he held the "Three Generations of Fujiwara Bizen Exhibition." In 2002, he received the Japan Academy of Sciences Achievement Award. In 2004, he was appointed advisor to the Chugoku branch of the Urasenke Tankokai. In 2006, he became chairman of the Toshinkai.