Bizen sake bottle

This new Bizen sake flask is by Mashiro Aiga, an artist known for creating works that are steadfast and uncompromising. While it is a Bizen-style piece, it features a natural black hue derived from iron content, creating a contrast with the earthiness of the clay, which is a blend of reddish-purple and dark brown. The entire surface has a luster as if it were wet, giving the illusion that the clay might be heating up and melting. Although both the sesame glaze and the clay surface appear rugged, the texture is remarkably smooth to the touch, and it seems as though it would benefit from being rubbed with sake. Original wooden box to follow (please allow some time for shipping)
Mouth 4.0cm × Body diameter 9.3cm × Body diameter 9.3cm × Height 13.1cm, Capacity approx. 400cc Mashiro Aiga graduated from the Okayama Prefectural Bizen Pottery Center in 1997. In 2003, he built a fully underground anagama kiln in Sabo, and in the following year, 2004, he built a second, semi-underground anagama kiln, where he continues to devote himself to his craft.