Oribe Beer Drinking

This Oribe beer mug is the work of Masao Akitani, an artist who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works overflowing with unique originality within a fresh sensibility. This is his first attempt at Oribe using Shigaraki clay, and the refreshing glaze tone is truly wonderful. The form, which reflects the meticulous attention to detail characteristic of the Isezaki school, incorporates beautiful curves and subtle cuts within a streamlined design, making it simple yet timeless. It comes in a paulownia wood box, making it an ideal gift or commemorative item. (We can provide gift wrapping or a paper bag, so please feel free to request them on the order screen.) Signed paulownia box (with dual cross-slat lid) Diameter 8.2cm x 8.1cm x Height 12.1cm
About gift wrapping Masao Akitani was born in Saitama in 1968. He studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki starting 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 work has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art's "Tea Ceremony Form" exhibition and the Japan Kogei Association Chugoku Branch exhibition, and he has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Award and the Encouragement Award.