Hidasuki Sake Bottle

This is a Hidasuki (fire-cord) sake bottle by Anjin Abe, an artist who possesses profound insight and an aesthetic sense for antique pottery, and who creates one-of-a-kind works through his unique research and firing methods. Due to his original firing theory, developed through the study of old Bizen ware, the bottle features a rich landscape of Hidasuki that covers the entire vessel. The plump, rounded body feels somewhat like a human form; while it is a universal silhouette, it contains a sense of meticulous movement. The indentation in the center fits the fingers perfectly, making it very easy to use—a wonderful sake bottle that is as pleasing to look at as it is to use. (Please note that it may be slightly unstable due to the shape of the base, but it becomes stable once filled with sake.) Signed wooden box to be provided at a later date (please allow some time for shipping).
Rim 3.5cm × Body Diameter 8.4cm × Body Diameter 8.2cm × Height 11.5cm; Capacity approx. 220cc

If you would like to pay by credit card, please contact us as we will need to process the payment in multiple transactions. Anjin Abe was originally a Western-style painter. He collected pottery as a hobby, but finding contemporary Bizen ware unsatisfactory, he began pottery in 1972 to create pieces that met his own standards. He frequently creates water jars (mizusashi), flower vases, flat jars (henko), bowls, sake bottles, and sake cups. All are wheel-thrown and finished with a spatula. He bases his pottery on Momoyama-period antique Bizen ware and is highly particular about his firing process. He also exhibits works that combine various materials and techniques, such as ceramics, lacquer, oil painting, and bronze (mixed media), engaging in a diverse range of creative activities. He actively holds solo exhibitions both in Japan and abroad, including in Tokyo, Osaka, New York, and Paris.