Bizen small plate

This series of small plates is by Masao Akitani, who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works full of unique originality within a fresh spirit. These pieces are about 15 cm in size, making them easy to use, store, and handle due to their compact width and height. They are also appealing for their diverse firing techniques, including kiln changes characteristic of wood-fired kilns and a carefully crafted black finish. When in use, they serve as excellent supporting players in the Bizen ware tradition, beautifully accentuating the dishes, sweets, or fruit they hold. Paper box
Diameter 16.1cm × 15.9cm × Height 2.8cm Masao Akitani was born in Saitama in 1968. He studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki starting in 1998, and after a 10-year apprenticeship, he built his own kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008. He held his first kiln opening in 2009. His work has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and he has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and the Encouragement Prize.