Bizen ware sake bottle

This is a Bizen ware sake bottle (tokkuri) by Motoo Kaneshige, who continues his pottery practice in Mie Prefecture and is the fourth son of the great restorer of Bizen ware, Toyo Kaneshige. This piece is fired using high-quality mountain clay, resulting in a bright, brownish clay texture with the refreshing luster characteristic of the Kaneshige school. By varying the firing technique within the kiln chamber, the artist aimed for the Bizen "sesame" (goma) glaze effect, and this dedication has come to fruition in the form of well-melted golden sesame glazes that adorn the surface. It is a work that exudes elegance amidst its simplicity, and is a piece personally recommended by Motoo Kaneshige. Original signed box (shiho-san style)
Mouth: 4.9cm x Body diameter: 9.0cm x Body diameter: 9.0cm x Height: 15.2cm　 Capacity: approx. 230cc Motoo Kaneshige is the fourth son of Living National Treasure Toyo Kaneshige and was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture in 1945. In 1968, he graduated from the Musashino Art University Department of Industrial Design, specializing in craft and industrial design. In 1993, he worked on pottery and firing at the Ryugo Kiln (the studio of Atsushi Kawakita, grandson of Handei Kawakita). In 1999, he served as a panelist for the Musashino Art University regional forum "Art & Design." In 2001, he moved to Misugi Village, Ichishi District, Mie Prefecture, and the following year, he built an anagama kiln using homemade sun-dried bricks. In 2003, he fired unglazed works using Iga clay. Between 1995 and 2000, he exhibited his ceramic works in group exhibitions and has held numerous solo exhibitions in various locations.