This is a beautiful tokkuri (sake bottle) by the popular Bizen artist, Fumio Kawabata, showcasing the characteristic Bizen clay, form, sesame glaze, and crimson hues. Approximate size: Height: Approximately 13.3 cm, Diameter: Approximately 8.8 cm. [Profile] Born in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, August 1948 Entered the Kamajū Ritoen kiln in 1975, studied under Riemon Kaneshige Selected for the 25th Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition in 1979 Built a kiln in Ibe, Koyadani in 1982 Selected for the 33rd Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition in 1986 Certified as a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association Awarded the Grand Prize at the 7th Tabé Museum "Tea Ceremony Sculpture Exhibition" in 1990 Awarded the Honorable Mention at the 2nd Ceramic Biennale '91 in 1991 Awarded the Sanyo Shimbun Prize at the 42nd Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Awarded the Commemorative Prize at the National Yakishime Open Call Exhibition Awarded the Okayama City Mayor's Prize at the 43rd Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition in 1992 Awarded the Honorable Mention at the 3rd Ceramic Biennale '93 in 1993 Awarded the Excellence Award at the 11th Tabé Museum "Tea Ceremony Sculpture Exhibition" in 1994 Awarded the Okayama Prefectural Governor's Prize at the 41st Japan Kogei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition in 1998 Designated as an Intangible Cultural Property of Bizen City in 2013 Notes: The box may have some damage. Pottery Type...Sake vessel Type...Tokkuri (sake bottle) Type of ware...Bizen ware