Bizen triangular sake bottle

This is a Bizen triangular sake bottle from the Masamine period by Kakimi Juhō, who carved out his own unique artistic path under the tutelage of masters of modern ceramics. It is a work that perfectly captures the charm of ash-covered kiln transformation, characteristic of Masamine-sensei, who received guidance from renowned Bizen potters such as Kaneshige Tōyō and Yamamoto Tōshū.
The exquisite triangular form, with its rising sides, features a structure similar to that seen in the works of Rokurō-sensei—where the three sides are flattened—evoking the spirit of Kaneshige Tōyō. The "nuke" (clear areas) and ash coverage are superb, and as the piece takes on a rich, lustrous color when wet, it is a work that tempts you to rub the sake into its surface.
Signed wooden box (shiho-san style)
Mouth 3.1cm x Body diameter 8.4cm x Body diameter 8.3cm x Height 12.7cm, Capacity approx. 370cc After learning maki-e lacquerware from Jinzai Nanba at the Okayama Prefectural Crafts School (now Okayama Technical High School) starting in 1935, Kakimi Masamine entered the world of ceramics after being deeply moved by the style of Kaneshige Tōyō and receiving instruction from him on making hōhin teapots after the war. He also studied under Yamamoto Tōshū. Without being constrained by the framework of Bizen tradition, he created a diverse range of expressions, such as "E-Bizen" (painted Bizen) and "Kinsai Bizen" (gold-decorated Bizen) utilizing maki-e techniques, "Jōmon Bizen" featuring rope patterns on red surfaces without kiln transformation, "Oni Bizen" with dramatic kiln-fired effects, and works with a Sue-ware-like texture. He became a full member of the Japan Kōgei Association in 1969 and was designated a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property of Okayama Prefecture in 1980. In 1997, he exhibited at the Bizen Ware Paris Exhibition. He was also skilled in painting, calligraphy, and tanka poetry, having published four collections of his poems. Kazan Matsuda was his brother-in-law. He passed away in August 2017.
Awards: Numerous honors including the Kaneshige Tōyō Prize, Sanyo Shimbun Prize, Minister of Education Encouragement Prize, Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Rays, Okayama Prefecture Cultural Award, and Miki Memorial Prize / Member of the Prefectural Exhibition Judging Committee