Bizen sake bottle

A new Bizen sake bottle by Masao Akitani, an artist who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works brimming with unique originality within a modern aesthetic. This sake bottle is characterized by a vigorous "goma" (sesame) glaze effect typical of anagama kiln firing, described as if the flames have rushed through in a single burst. The intense goma glaze slides across the surface like golden sand, converging toward the base to form grey "tamadare" (beaded) drips. The piece is fired thoroughly to the bottom, resulting in a rich, viscous brown finish reminiscent of melted chocolate. Signed wooden box (double-slat lid)
Rim 3.9cm x Body diameter including drips 9.2cm x Body diameter 9.6cm x Height 16.1cm, Capacity approx. 450cc Masao Akitani was born in Saitama in 1968. In 1998, he began an apprenticeship under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, and after ten years of training, he built his own kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008. He held his first kiln opening in 2009. His works have been selected for exhibitions such as the Tanabe Museum of Art’s Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and he has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and the Encouragement Prize.