Moritosan Bizen Ware Sake Bottle, Sake Cup, Flower Vase

Sake Bottle
Height: Approx. 13.5cm
Width: Approx. 10cm
Opening Diameter: Approx. 3.2cm

Sake Cup
Height: Approx. 5cm
Width: Approx. 7cm
Opening Diameter: Approx. 6.5cm

Unused, but the accompanying box is deteriorated.

Bizen ware artist Touzan Mori (Mori Touzan) was born into the prestigious Mori family, one of the six hereditary Bizen ware kiln families, and learned pottery under his father, Chikuzan Mori. He is a highly skilled ceramic artist who has been selected for numerous exhibitions, including the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition.
Touzan Mori's Biography and Career
Touzan Mori (real name: Susumu Mori) was born in 1938 in Imbe, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture.
Mentorship: He began his pottery career in 1958 under his father, Chikuzan Mori.
Major Certifications and Awards:
In 1976, he became a full member of the Japan Crafts Association.
In 2002, he obtained the qualification of Minister-Certified Traditional Craftsman.
He has been selected for numerous exhibitions, including the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition, the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition, the China International Ceramics Exhibition, and the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition.
Current Status: The kiln is now inherited by his son, Kazuhiko Mori, the second generation.
Characteristics and Evaluation of Works
Touzan Mori's works are characterized by their pursuit of the beauty of kiln variations created by fire, while retaining the simple beauty of unglazed, fired Bizen ware.
Style: He particularly excels in Sangiri-yaki (scorched firing) and ash glaze, with the rich and varied expressions woven by earth and fire being their charm.
Evaluation: Travelers and purchasers who visit Bizen ware kilns highly praise the unique cultivation enjoyment of Bizen ware, where the surface develops a smooth, lustrous texture with continued use.