Drinking dark beer

This beer tumbler is by Masao Akitani, a potter who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works brimming with unique originality amidst a fresh spirit. It is a piece that perfectly suits the novel black-coated clay, featuring a distinctive form that makes the most of Akitani's signature creativity. The yellow of the "yellow sesame" (ki-goma) glaze creates a stunning contrast with the black, adding wonderful depth and definition to the landscape of the piece. Because it was fired with seashells placed on it, it features interesting markings known as "shell prints," which are another highlight of this work. We are happy to provide free gift wrapping and message cards, so please do not hesitate to ask. Signed wooden box (double-slat lid)
Diameter 8.2cm × 7.8cm × Height 11.8cm

About gift packaging Masao Akitani was born in Saitama in 1968. After studying under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki starting in 1998, he completed a 10-year apprenticeship, built his own kiln in Bizen, and became an independent artist in 2008. His first kiln firing took place in 2009. He has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art's "Tea Ceremony Form" exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch exhibition, and has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and the Incentive Award.