25966 Nishioka Koju Korean Karatsu Sake Bottle NISHIOKA Koju

Height 12.0cm
Diameter 8.2cm

He has been active in many areas, including the reproduction of old Karatsu and the study of the six ancient kilns. This work is by Nishioka Koju, a highly skilled potter who is the closest thing to a Living National Treasure in the history of modern Japanese pottery, but who has been called an uncrowned genius for his unwavering achievements in his own pottery and research. This piece is strongly influenced by Momoyama old Karatsu, but never looks old and has a new feel to it, making it one of the most popular Korean Karatsu wares in the world. Korean Karatsu is a technique in which candy glaze (a glaze with a high iron content) and spotted glaze (straw ash glaze) are applied on top and bottom, and good Korean Karatsu has a truly beautiful color where the spotted glaze and candy glaze mix. It is a masterpiece that combines exquisite scenery with a magnificent style.