Bizen Beer drinker

B This Bizen beer mug is the work of Masao Akiya, an artist who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works full of unique originality within a fresh style. It features the elaborate fluting (shinogi) characteristic of Akiya's work, crafted with a sturdiness that makes it easy to use. The surface, dyed in a vibrant scarlet, has a smooth, gentle texture that feels incredibly pleasant to the touch, further accentuated by the fluting—a piece that is a true delight to hold. The powerful lines of the fire-cord (hidasuki) patterns and the profound sesame glaze (goma), 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 box (with two-way struts)
Diameter 7.6cm × Diameter 7.5cm × Height 10.3cm Masao Akiya was born in Saitama in 1968. In 1998, he began an apprenticeship under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki. After ten years of training, he built his own kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008, firing his first pieces in 2009. He has had works selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Form of Tea" exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch exhibition, and has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and Encouragement Award.