Bizen Beer drinker

A This Bizen beer mug is the work of Masao Akitani, an artist who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works brimming with unique originality amidst a fresh spirit. It features the elaborate fluting (shinogi) characteristic of Akitani-sensei, crafted with a design that is both substantial and easy to use. The surface, dyed in a vibrant scarlet, has a smooth, gentle texture that is truly pleasing to the touch, further accentuated by the fluting—a work that the hands will surely delight in holding. The powerful ridge lines of the scarlet hidasuki fire markings and the profound goma (ash glazing), achieved only through careful firing in an anagama kiln, are a testament to the skill of the Isezaki school. It comes in a paulownia box, making it perfect for a casual gift. Signed wooden box (double-slat lid)
Diameter 7.6cm x Diameter 7.5cm x Height 10.0cm Masao Akitani was born in Saitama in 1968. He studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki starting in 1998, and after ten years of training, he built his own kiln and established his independence in Bizen in 2008. He held his first kiln opening in 2009. His work has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Tea Ceremony Forms" exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch exhibition, and he has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition's Prefectural Exhibition Prize and Encouragement Prize.