Exquisite Shigaraki Sake Bottle by Furutani Kazuya

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Good evening NMB,

 

On offer today is a classic tokkuri (sake

flask) by one of the best potters working in the Shigaraki style today. Kazuya is the son of Furutani Michio, a legend whose untimely passing left a massive void in the world of wood firing, one which his son has since filled and then some. 
 

This piece displays an almost unbelievable range of firing effects, a trademark of the family who literally wrote the book on modern anagama firing.  As his late father said, if the kiln doesn’t fire the way you want it to, tear it down and start over - a collection of bricks, as it were. 
 

Kazuya is based in Shigaraki and categorizes his wares as such, however this work is what comes to mind when we think of Iga. The dark, scorched body due to the immense heat and long firing duration, thick ash glaze deposits ranging from moss green, to emerald and even some blue tones mixed in. Several large “dragonfly eyes” have formed where the glaze pools after running down the body, a highly sought after characteristic. 
 

This bottle measures 13cm tall and holds a generous portion due to the bulbous form. In perfect condition and comes with its original box, cloth and paperwork as shown. 
 

$250 shipped to the USA, international buyers please contact me for a quote.  Payment via PayPal FF only please. 
 

I’ve included pics in two sets of lighting as pottery, and specifically natural ash glaze styles can vary considerably depending on the source. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional pics. 
 

Thanks for looking!

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Edited November 16, 2025 by sabi