Bizen Hidasuki Sake Bottle

This is a Bizen Hidasuki sake bottle by So Isezaki, who is active as a regular member of the Japan Kogeikai and is the third son of the Intangible Cultural Property holder, the late Mitsuru Isezaki. Serving as a testament to the techniques he inherited from his father, who was a master of Hidasuki firing in a climbing kiln, this piece features vibrant crimson fire-cord markings across a clean, white surface. Because the clay surface is exposed without direct flame contact, one can directly enjoy the soft and gentle texture of the carefully prepared clay. When tapped gently with a finger, it produces a clear, high-pitched metallic ring, demonstrating that it has been thoroughly fired at a high temperature, a hallmark of the Isezaki Hidasuki style. Original signed wooden box (with two-way cross-bar lid)
Rim 3.6cm x Body diameter 9.0cm x Body diameter 8.9cm x Height 13.5cm　Capacity approx. 400cc So Isezaki is the third son of the Intangible Cultural Property holder, Mitsuru Isezaki. After graduating from the Industrial Design Department of Okayama Technical High School in 1987 and studying under Joji Yamashita, he began receiving instruction from his father in 1994. In 2001, he built his own climbing kiln, fired his first kiln, and became independent. Focusing primarily on wheel-thrown forms, he creates sculptural works such as vases and flattened flasks that utilize intricate line patterns, as well as tea ceremony utensils such as water jars and tea caddies. He has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Governor's Award and the Encouragement Award, and has been recognized at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, the Japan Traditional Crafts Branch Exhibitions, and the Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition.