This is a work by Kei Fujiwara, a ceramic artist who was designated a holder of the Important Intangible Cultural Property "Bizen Ware" (Living National Treasure) in 1970. It is a masterpiece with beautiful "hi-tasuki" (flame markings) and a good "agari" (firing result). It can be used not only as a sake vessel but also as a flower vase for the tea ceremony. The accompanying box has the inscription "Bizen Tokkuri Kei" (Bizen sake bottle, Kei) on the side. There is a kiln mark on the side of the body. There are no scratches or repairs. There is no water leakage, so it can be used immediately. There is a slight impact mark on the lid surface *Photo 14*. Appraisal value in the Art Collectors' Directory: 6.5 million yen Diameter of the mouth: 3.2 cm, Diameter of the body: 9.1 cm, Height: 11.9 cm, Diameter of the foot: 6.1 cm With a matching box. With a matching cloth *Photo 13*. ▢ Kei Fujiwara (1899-1983) Bizen ware artist. He began his pottery under the guidance of Baikei Mimura. He advanced his pottery techniques through exchanges with Toyo Kaneshige and Rosanjin Kitaoji, and held solo exhibitions mainly in Okayama and Tokyo. Since then, he has held many solo exhibitions and participated in many exhibitions. In 1954, he was designated as a holder of the Okayama Prefectural Cultural Property "Bizen Ware". In 1956, he was recommended as a member of the Japan Kogei Association. From 1958 to 1960, he served as a director of the Japan Kogei Association. In 1962, he received the gold prize at the Prague International Ceramics Exhibition. He received many awards and commendations thereafter. In 1970, he was designated as a holder of the Important Intangible Cultural Property "Bizen Ware" (Living National Treasure). In 1971, he received the Order of the Rising Sun, Fourth Class. In 1981, he was selected as an honorary citizen of Okayama Prefecture. In 1983, he received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Third Class. 【References】 Master Craftsmen and Artists of Tea Utensils Art Collectors' Directory, Art Club New and Old Bizen Ware Kiln Marks, by Matasaburo Katsura #Why not have your own tea utensils? #TeaUtensils #SakeVessel #Tokkuri (Sake Bottle) #FlowerVase #PopularArtist #Bizen #IntangibleCulturalProperty #LivingNationalTreasure #KeiFujiwara #TeaCeremony #AntiqueArt #Antique #ToyoKaneshige #KitaojiRosanjin #Chanoyu (Tea Ceremony) #TeaParty #TeaSeating #Ro (Sunken Hearth) #Furo (Portable Brazier) #SennoRikyu #Sansenge (Three Senke Schools) #Omotesenke (Omote Senke School) #Urasenke (Ura Senke School) #Mushakojisenke (Musha-koji Senke School)