Bizen small plate

This is a series of small plates by Masao Akitani, an artist who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works overflowing with unique originality within a fresh aesthetic. These delightful pieces are approximately 15 cm in size—easy to handle, convenient for daily use, and simple to store due to their modest width and height. One of their charms is the variety of firing techniques used, including kiln changes characteristic of wood-fired (ana-gama) kilns, and a striking black glaze that reflects the artist’s meticulous attention to detail. When in use, they serve as the perfect supporting role, characteristic of Bizen ware, by enhancing the main attraction—whether it be a meal, sweets, or fruit. Paper box
Diameter 15.5cm x 15.2cm x Height 2.9cm Masao Akitani was born in Saitama in 1968. In 1998, he began an apprenticeship under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki. 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 work has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Forms of Tea Ceremony" 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.