Hikidashi Tokkuri

This is a newly fired *hikidashiguro* (pulled-black) sake flask by Masao Akitani, an artist who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works brimming with unique originality within a fresh sensibility. Placed in front of the kiln fire to achieve the *hikidashi* technique, this piece has been struck by intense flows of *goma* (ash glaze). While nearly the entire surface is covered in *goma*, the *hikidashi* technique has caused the colors to shift in various ways, resulting in an amber-like yellow hue from the back to the upper body, and a bluish-gray blended with black on the lower body. The *tammadare* (bead-like glaze drips) resembling a sash ornament are also intriguing, making this a flask rich with scenery. Signed wooden box to be provided later (please allow some time for shipping).
Mouth diameter including *tammadare*: 3.3cm × Body diameter including *tammadare*: 10.0cm × Body diameter: 9.6cm × Height: 12.7cm, Capacity: approx. 320cc Masao Akitani was born in Saitama in 1968. He studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki starting in 1998, and after ten years of training, he built his own kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008. He held his first kiln opening in 2009. He has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and has received awards including the Prefectural Exhibition Award and Encouragement Award at the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition.