Kuroshuton

This is a brand-new black sake cup, freshly out of the kiln by Masao Akiya, who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works brimming with unique originality within a new spirit. The piece features an oval shape reminiscent of a melon, carved with line patterns that evoke the image of wind brushing through ears of rice. The distinctive black hue, which immediately identifies it as part of the Isezaki school, suits this innovative form perfectly. The generous application of yellow sesame glaze (kigo) appears like golden snow against the black landscape. Signed wooden box to follow at a later date (please allow some time for shipping).
Diameter 7.0cm × Diameter 6.8cm × Height 7.4cm 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, holding his first kiln opening in 2009. His works have been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art's "Tea Ceremony Form" exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch exhibition, and he has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition's Prefectural Exhibition Award and Encouragement Award.