Bizen small plate

This small plate series is by Masao Akitani, who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works full of his own unique originality within a new aesthetic spirit. These pieces are delightful, easy to use, and conveniently sized at around 15 cm, making them easy to store without being too wide or tall. They are also attractive for their diverse firing techniques, including the kiln transformation characteristic of wood-fired kilns and a black finish that reflects his meticulous attention to detail. When in use, they serve as the perfect supporting role typical of Bizen ware, highlighting the food, sweets, or fruit they hold. Paper box
Diameter 15.7cm x 15.2cm x Height 3.3cm Masao Akitani was born in Saitama in 1968. He studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki starting in 1998, and after a ten-year apprenticeship, he built his own kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008. He held his first kiln opening in 2009. He has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition" and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition's Prefectural Exhibition Prize and Encouragement Award.