Very Rare & Exquisite!! BIZEN-ware Sake Flask Made by "HIKIDASH" Technique 275

Description

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Description:
Attention:
This
offering
includes ONLY a sake flask, i.e., it does NOT include other
objects
in the photos such as sake cups or tray.
Overview:
This is a Bizen-ware(*) Sake Flask.
It was made to enjoy Japanese Sake in hot or cold.
Of course, you can use it in any ways with your creative idea such as a small vase.
*
Bizen-ware is a s
toneware,
which is made of a special clay (available only in Bizen area) and baked at very hig
h
temperature (1,200~1,300 degrees Celsius). It does not use or apply any glaze before baking. The glaze naturally develops in the kiln from ash of tree and elements contained in the clay. Thus, it looks very natural and primitive.
Stoneware is still produced in Japan, because it is loved by the people who practice tea ceremony.
This sake flask is very rare and precious. Why?  Because it was made by a unique technique called "Hikidashi" (meaning "pull out" in English).
The flask was pulled out from the kiln at its highest temperature (1,200 ~ 1,300 C) and
rapidly
cooled down to develop unique glaze
around
the surface.
Quite often flasks are broken during the process, which is a reason why this is rare and precious.
You would find some parts which look like shell (photo #1, 7 & 8). Yes, they are formed by attaching real shells. It is a part of design or decoration used by Bizen-ware pottery artist recently.
Artist:
The artist is
AKIYA Masao (秋谷昌央 in Japanese) in Bizen
.
A
ccording to his resume (photo #10 & 11):
- 1968: born in Saitama
- 1668: became a disciple of a top-notch Bizen-ware potter artist ISEZAKI Jun (伊勢崎 淳 in Japanese)
- 2008: built his own kiln in Bizen
- won prizes at various
exhibits such as Exhibit for Tea Utensils at Tabe Museum, Isui-Kai Exhibit
and so forth
Condition:
It is in excellent condition.
No chips or cracks at all.
It seems not used.
The box is original and signed by the artist.
Size & Weight:
Approximate Size:   Height:  13.5 cm / 5.3 in     Diameter:  9.0 cm / 3.5 in
Approximate Weight:  328 gr  /  11.6 oz
Approximate Capacity: 250 ml
Attention:
This
offering
includes ONLY a sake flask, i.e., it does NOT include other
objects
in the photos such as sake cups or tray.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Shipping:
We ship to the following regions and states.
America:
United States, Canada, Mexico
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Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Turkey
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Australia, Brunei,
China, Guam, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Macau, Malaysia,
New Zealand,
Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Combined shipping:
If you would like, we can combine shipping under certain conditions, e.g. purchases within 3 days. If you want combine shipping, add items you want to your card, and click "Request total" before you pay. The updated invoice with the new cost of shipping will be sent to you.
Important notice to international buyers:
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Import duties, taxes and any other charges t
hat may occur in your country are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These are
buyer's responsibility.
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We can not mark the item as gift or put its merchandise value lower than your purchased price.
Payment:
Only PayPal is accepted.