This is an Inari-saku Bizen-yaki tokkuri (sake bottle). It can be used as a sake vessel, or as a vase for a single flower. No box or other accessories included. Potter's mark present (image 16). 【Size】 Height: 12.5cm Mouth diameter (outer): 4cm Body diameter: 9.7cm Base diameter: 4.3cm Please allow for slight variations due to amateur measurements. 【Delivery Date and Time Not Specified】 Delivery date and time cannot be specified due to the specifications of Yu-Yu Mercari delivery. 【No Price Reduction】 The price of this item cannot be reduced. Please refrain from price negotiations. 【Inari Saku (Inari Tsukuru)】 Born in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture in 1948. While studying theology at Aoyama Gakuin University, he was fascinated by the works of Living National Treasure, Takeo Fujiwara, and became an apprentice immediately after graduation. He studied pottery techniques for 8 years living-in and 4 years commuting. In 1985, he built a kiln near the birthplace of Yumeji Takehisa. He became independent the following year and held his first solo exhibition in Okayama. In 2001, he published a collection of works, "Vessels." In 2003, he exhibited at an exhibition in Barcelona, Spain. The potter's mark is a deformed cross. He received it from his teacher, Takeo, "because he gave up theology and aspired to be a potter." 〈Style〉 Mainly produces tableware, flower vases, and jars. Molding is done on a potter's wheel, and firing is done in a climbing kiln. In production, he is particular about the texture of the clay, and also values the simplicity, clarity, and rusticness inherited from his teacher, Takeo. In the future, he aims to create works with "fluctuations" that are seemingly symmetrical but not. 〈Main Awards〉 Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition: Encouragement Award Chunichi International Ceramic Art Exhibition: Award Japan Traditional Crafts Branch Exhibition: Award Yakishime Pottery Open Call Exhibition: Award #Flower_vase #Bizen_ware #BizenYaki #Bizen_pottery sake Japanese_sake alcohol_goods ceramics pottery collection marked artist_work unglazed_yakishime six_old_kilns Bizen_yaki tea_ceremony_utensils flower_arrangement flower_arranging_tools ornaments interior flower_stand handmade Type... Stoneware Type... Sake vessel Pottery... Bizen-yaki