Drinking Oribe Beer

This is an Oribe beer mug by Masao Akiya, an artist who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works overflowing with unique originality within a fresh spirit. It is his first attempt at Oribe using Shigaraki clay, and the cool, refreshing glaze tone is truly wonderful. The form, which reflects the dedication typical of the Isezaki school, incorporates graceful curves and subtle cuts into a streamlined design that is simple and never grows tiresome. It comes in a paulownia wood box, making it perfect as a 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 wooden box (double-slatted lid)
Diameter 8.1cm x 8.0cm x Height 11.1cm

About gift packaging Masao Akiya 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 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 such as the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and the Incentive Award.