Bizen sake bottle

This Bizen sake flask is by Keiji Yoshikawa, who encountered various types of pottery from across the country at a young age and, captivated by the works of Anjin Abe, began following in his footsteps. It features a unique form and firing style that is instantly recognizable as belonging to the Abe school, perfectly inheriting and manifesting Anjin Abe's diverse theories on ancient Bizen ware. The firing, in particular, is magnificent; while primarily characterized by thick, vivid yellow sesame glaze (*goma*), the glaze does not cling in flat, solid patches but is instead composed of fine, individual grains. As a result, it resembles the *goma* scenery seen on ancient Bizen pieces, creating a "hundred flowers blooming" effect that combines both intensity and delicacy. Signed wooden box to be provided later (please allow some time for shipping).
Mouth rim 3.9cm x Body diameter 9.6cm x Body diameter 9.5cm x Height 14.1cm, Capacity approx. 430cc Keiji Yoshikawa was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1983. He began studying under Isamu Ishige and Toshio Kinjo in 2005, and in 2009, he worked as staff at the Jokusai Pottery Studio. Subsequently, he began studying under Anjin Abe in 2012.