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Authentic Bizen Ware Crane Neck Vase - Handmade Japanese Stoneware Flower Vase - Wabi-Sabi Wood-Fired Pottery - Signed Studio Ceramic

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Authentic Bizen Ware Crane Neck Vase - Handmade Japanese Stoneware Flower Vase - Wabi-Sabi Wood-Fired Pottery - Signed Studio CeramicAdd a touch of Japanese history to your home with this exquisite Bizen ware vase. Originating from Okayama Prefecture, Bizen yaki is one of Japan's oldest pottery traditions, famous for its iron like hardness and the complete absence of applied glazes. The unique coloration of this piecea mesmerizing mix of charcoal greys, earthy reds, and toasted brownsis achieved entirely through the "alchemy of the kiln." During the long wood firing process, flying

Add a touch of Japanese history to your home with this exquisite Bizen ware vase. Originating from Okayama Prefecture, Bizen-yaki is one of Japan's oldest pottery traditions, famous for its iron-like hardness and the complete absence of applied glazes.

The unique coloration of this piece—a mesmerizing mix of charcoal greys, earthy reds, and toasted browns—is achieved entirely through the "alchemy of the kiln." During the long wood-firing process, flying ash settles on the clay to create a natural ash glaze, while the path of the flames produces the distinct koge (scorch) marks seen on the body.

Traditionally wood-fired for several days in a climbing kiln (anagama or noborigama). Features classic Bizen characteristics including goma (sesame seed) ash speckles and hidasuki (fire-cord) variations.

Classic Tokkuri Silhouette:
The vase features the timeless "crane neck" or tokkuri bottle form—a gracefully elongated cylindrical neck that flares gently at the rim, flowing into rounded shoulders and a generous spherical body. This classic shape has been used in Japanese pottery for centuries and is prized for its elegant proportions and sophisticated aesthetic.

Authentic Bizen Yaki Character:
This piece showcases the hallmark qualities of genuine Bizen pottery with stunning natural effects created entirely through the wood-firing process. The surface displays a rich palette of deep charcoal blacks, warm russet browns, and smoky blue-grays with dramatic flashes of golden amber and copper tones. These are natural fire effects, known as "hi-iro" (fire color), created when ash and flame interacted with the iron-rich clay during days of high-temperature kiln firing.

Natural Glaze Effects:
The piece is unglazed, allowing the raw beauty of the Bizen clay to shine through. Natural ash deposits have created areas of lustrous sheen that contrast beautifully with the matte, textured surface. Golden and copper-toned flashes cascade across the body like capturing a moment of flame frozen in time. The rim shows a subtle pooling of natural ash glaze in warm amber tones.

About Bizen Ware:
Bizen pottery has been continuously produced for over 1,000 years in Okayama Prefecture, making it one of Japan's oldest ceramic traditions and one of the Six Ancient Kilns. Bizen ware uses no glaze—all surface decoration comes from the natural interaction of clay, fire, ash, and placement in the kiln during extended wood firings that can last two weeks or more. Each piece is completely unique, bearing the unrepeatable marks of its journey through fire.

Signature: Includes an incised artist’s mark on the base.

Display and Use:
Perfect as an ikebana vase for minimalist floral arrangements, a sake bottle (tokkuri), or displayed as a sculptural art object. The narrow neck is ideal for single stems or small branches in the Japanese aesthetic tradition.

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Kids will LOVE this book. I'm an adult and I LOVED this book! Try it out ... just say "stinkbird" and "superpower" to a kid and see what happens. I'm 99.9% sure that you'll be purchasing this book OR that you'll be on your way to the library. It's adorable! It's humorous! Jill Esbaum's text paired with Bob Shea's artwork make this book a true winner. Read it and revel in the fun as stinkbird's superpower is revealed.
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Nancy Tupper Ling
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Here's to Stinkbird!
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I love a story where I learn something new. I think young readers will delight in following Baby Stinkbird as he discovers his superpower. While he has many amazing traits, like his poopy smell and falling into a river (both of which keep him safe from predators), he has one fabulous talent that no other baby birds have. So dive in and find out more about Stinkbird’s adventures.
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so fun!
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With a title like Stinkbird Has a Superpower, I obviously had to grab a copy and read it. To be honest, when I first saw it, I didn’t realize the stinkbird is a real bird – otherwise known as the hoatzin which lives in the Amazon rainforest. I thought it was more of a cartoon character name, but I was wrong and that new knowledge made the book all the more appealing to me. I’m firmly in the camp that believes a children’s book should be one that both adults and kids can enjoy, and Stinkbird Has a Superpower definitely fits the bill! I chuckled at the back and forth between the father bird and his baby – the little chick was seriously adorable in both appearance and interaction. I learned a lot of interesting facts, and I loved the bright colors and vivid illustrations. And I think my nephews will be delighted to learn more about the stinkbird on the pages of this fun book, too (because what little boy wouldn’t want to learn about a stinky creature? lol). The format of the conversation between the father and chick allows similar engagement on the part of the adult/child reader pairing, and I foresee copious giggles from my nephews on a couple of pages. Bottom Line: Colorful illustrations, intriguing science, a surprising superpower (that isn’t what you think it’s going to be) and of course a stinkbird – Stinkbird Has a Superpower by Jill Esbaum and Bob Shea has all the ingredients for a fun and educational picture book, and the result is delightful in every way! Children and adults alike will love this book, and they’ll learn a lot at the same time. A great book for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers, and anyone who has littles in their lives to add to their library. (I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
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True facts in a really fun, sweet story
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I’m not usually a fan of informational books, but this one gives lots of cool facts about a certain bird by weaving them into a fun, sweet father/son story. Pictures are adorable too!
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