Bizen sake bottle

This is a new Bizen sake flask by the popular young artist Yoshiteru Koriki, a former apprentice to the master Sozan Kaneshige. It is his latest work, fired in the spring of 2016, and the kiln firing was apparently a great success, resulting in a magnificently fired sake flask. The piece features a stunning balance between a lead-colored, shimmering kiln transformation and a fresh, sunset-like scarlet hue. The vivid kiln-altered surface captures the heart in an instant, while the piece offers deep satisfaction as the scarlet tones evolve further with continued use. The sloped-shoulder form reflects the Sozan aesthetic, but a subtle constriction in the body creates a natural grip for the ring finger; combined with the length of the neck, this makes for an exceptionally comfortable piece to hold. Signed wooden box to be provided later (please allow some time for shipping)
Rim 3.4cm x Body Diameter 9.9cm x Body Diameter 9.8cm x Height 14.5cm, Capacity approx. 500cc Yoshiteru Koriki was born in Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture. Influenced by his father, a lover of ceramics, he aspired to a career in pottery. After graduating from high school in 1989, he apprenticed under the master Sozan Kaneshige and his son Yuho to learn the craft. After seven years of training, he established his own climbing kiln in Shizutani, Bizen City, in 1996 and held his successful inaugural firing the following year. He held his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2000 and has continued to hold them annually ever since. In 1999, he was selected for the "Exhibition of Confectionery Bowls I Want to Use," and in 2002, he was selected for the first time for the "Chanoyu Modeling Exhibition."