Bizen sake bottle

This Bizen sake bottle is by Kosuke Yashiro, who spent years in apprenticeship dreaming of working with Bizen ware in Imbe, and finally achieved his long-held ambition of building his own kiln there to make his debut. It is a quintessential Bizen piece that reflects the spirit of Yashiro-sensei, who was born and raised in Imbe, fell in love with the works of the many potters who lived and died there, and dedicated his life to Bizen ware. This elegant shallot-shaped (rakkyo) bottle is made using rice-field clay (ta-tsuchi), and features a masterfully tapered neck and a well-proportioned body, revealing the depth of Yashiro-sensei's love for Bizen ware. The moss-green "kase-goma" (matte ash glaze) created by firing slowly and carefully in a climbing kiln exhibits a fineness and beautiful color reminiscent of the Kaneshige school, a testament to the kiln-firing skills Yashiro-sensei honed through over 15 years of apprenticeship. Signed wooden box to follow (please allow some time for delivery)
Rim 4.0cm × Body diameter 8.0cm × Body diameter 8.0cm × Height 12.1cm Capacity 190cc Kosuke Yashiro was born in Sapporo, Hokkaido in 1979. Around 2000, he began training under various kilns and artists in Imbe, Bizen City. In September 2016, he built his own kiln in Imbe and became an independent artist.