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Bizen Tokkuri with Pinched Sides browse these categories for related items... Directory: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Stoneware:Pre 1920: item # 41234 Please refer to our stock # 2C-275 when inquiring.
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| Large Japanese Bizen ware sake bottle (“tokkuri”) in pinched form with indentations on three sides which are impressed with low-relief figures of three of the Seven Gods of Good Luck (“Shichi Fukujin”). Natural yellowish ash glaze spots are deposited on the shoulder and figures. The bottle is wheel thrown, and there is an impressed potters mark on the foot. Early 20th century. The three modeled figures are the gods Hotai, Fukurokuju and Benten. For centuries, Bizen has been highly regarded for its dark red-brown stoneware made from iron-rich clay with a natural ash glaze. Bizen is unglazed but fired at such a high a temperature that a natural glaze is formed on the surface. Also upon firing, wood ash flies up in the kiln and is deposited randomly on the pottery, giving each piece its own individuality and vitality. The Seven Gods of Good Luck play a great role in Japanese religion and life, and they are often represented in Japanese art. One of the most prominent is Hotai, who is distinguished by his large stomach and symbolizes good nature and contentment. Fukurokuju, who has a long narrow head, combines longevity with wisdom. Benten, the only female among the gods, represents art, literature, music and eloquence. She is shown playing the “biwa,” her favorite musical instrument. Condition is perfect. Overall dimensions: 11 ½” high, 4 ¾” diameter at foot, approximately 8” diameter in middle. | |||||||||
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