Drinking dark beer

This black beer cup is by Masao Akitani, who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works full of unique originality infused with a fresh spirit. The piece features a distinct form that showcases Akitani’s trademark ingenuity, perfectly complemented by a novel black slip. The yellow of the "kigoma" (yellow sesame glaze) creates a brilliant contrast with the black, adding wonderful definition to the landscape of the piece. Because it was fired with seashells placed on it, it features interesting markings known as "kaia-to" (shell marks), which are another highlight of this work. We are happy to provide gift wrapping or message cards free of charge, so please do not hesitate to ask. There is a small adhesion flaw. Signed wooden box (double-slat lid)
Diameter 7.8cm x 7.6cm x Height 10.4cm

About Gift Wrapping Masao Akitani was born in Saitama in 1968. He began his apprenticeship under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki 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. His works have been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Chanoyu Molding Exhibition" and the Japan Kōgei Association Chūgoku Branch Exhibition, and he has received numerous awards, including the Prefectural Exhibition Prize and the Encouragement Prize at the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition.