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Wood-Fired Nanban Sake Bottle
Wood-Fired Nanban Sake Bottle
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This sake bottle by Shigeyoshi Morioka was shaped by hand and fired in a multi-chamber wood kiln, using no glaze—only clay, ash, and flame. The slender body rises from a slightly angled base, while the surface shows burnt orange and smoky charcoal gradients formed naturally in the firebox.
Every side tells a different story. There’s no symmetry, no gloss, no pretense—just a quiet tension between movement and stillness. Whether used or displayed, this piece embodies Morioka’s devotion to the earth and what passes through it.
Dimensions: Φ8*H15.7cm
Shigeyoshi Morioka
Shigeyoshi Morioka is a revered potter working in the mountain village of Amano, Wakayama. Firing in multi-chamber wood kilns, he creates vessels that span from rugged and elemental to serene and introspective. With a deep sensitivity to clay, ash, and flame, Morioka’s work reflects decades of practice and presence. His influence extends quietly but profoundly across generations of Japanese and international ceramic artists. Each piece carries earth, fire, and time—held in form, never forced.