Drinking dark beer

This black beer tumbler is the work of Masao Akitani, who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works full of unique originality within a new spirit. It is a piece that perfectly matches a novel black clay slip with a unique form that makes use of Masao Akitani's signature creativity. The yellow of the *kigoma* (yellow sesame glaze) creates a superb contrast with the black, adding wonderful definition to the aesthetic landscape. Because it was fired with seashells placed on it, it features an interesting pattern known as *kai-ato* (shell marks), which is another highlight of the piece. Please do not hesitate to ask if you would like us to include a *noshi* gift wrap or a message card, which we provide free of charge. Signed wooden box (double-slat lid)
Diameter 8.3cm x 7.8cm x Height 11.7cm

About gift packaging 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 in Bizen and became independent in 2008. He held his first kiln firing in 2009. He has been selected for exhibitions such as the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Chanoyu Molding Exhibition" and the Japan Kōgei Association’s Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Award and Encouragement Award.