Sake flask, old or new, western or Japanese...
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Sake flask, old or new, western or Japanese...
I purchased this kabura tokkuri online thinking it was an antique Japanese example. Now I have it in hand I am not so sure, I don't recognize the glaze, other than the fact that it is wood fired and the grey clay isn't what I would expect. I'd love to hear the thoughts of the board. Western or Japanese? Also, is it even old? It feels old but that may just be an aspect of the wood firing.
Thanks for your help,
Alex





Thanks for your help,
Alex





alexlenehan- Number of posts : 30
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Re: Sake flask, old or new, western or Japanese...
Could be wrong, but it looks to me to be by a studio potter influenced by Japanese Bizen wares or similar, but I don't think it's Japanese. More likely to be by a potter local to you.
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Re: Sake flask, old or new, western or Japanese...
Looks like Raku with a Lustre finish to me, I'm not seeing the Bizen connection to be honest.
Probably a potter not too far from you though.
Probably a potter not too far from you though.
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lozzy68 wrote:I Had A Feeling It Wasn't A gnome As Studio-Pots Said There Is No Hat On Him
NaomiM wrote:I'm watching other Willies, so maybe I'll get one at some point.
studio-pots wrote:I know my raku
Potty- Number of posts : 3420
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Re: Sake flask, old or new, western or Japanese...
My bad, I didn't recognise it as raku. Can see it now. I think you're right, potty.
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Re: Sake flask, old or new, western or Japanese...
NaomiM wrote:My bad, I didn't recognise it as raku. Can see it now. I think you're right, potty.
Probably due to the strong lighting

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lozzy68 wrote:I Had A Feeling It Wasn't A gnome As Studio-Pots Said There Is No Hat On Him
NaomiM wrote:I'm watching other Willies, so maybe I'll get one at some point.
studio-pots wrote:I know my raku
Potty- Number of posts : 3420
Location : Midlands
Registration date : 2010-09-28
Re: Sake flask, old or new, western or Japanese...
Thanks so much guys, western style raku makes absolute sense and gives us a post 1950s date. Your help has been invaluable!
Alex
Alex
alexlenehan- Number of posts : 30
Location : Boston , US
Registration date : 2015-09-20
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