Black bowl

This is the latest black bowl from the kiln of Masao Akiya, a potter who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works full of unique originality infused with a fresh spirit. This is a brand new attempt by Mr. Akiya, a vessel with a charming, rounded design aptly named a "wan" (bowl) because it can be used for truly anything. Mr. Akiya uses it at home as a café au lait bowl, but it would also be perfect for serving soup, side dishes, or as a dessert cup. The black color makes the ingredients stand out beautifully, so it would also be appetizing to use for a mini rice bowl topped with colorful sashimi. Holding it with both hands during your morning coffee break will provide a warm, soothing moment of relaxation. Signed wooden box to be provided later (please allow some time for shipping)
Diameter 11.4cm × Diameter 11.3cm × Height 7.8cm 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 firing in 2009. His work has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Forms of Tea" exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch exhibition, and he has received awards including the Prefectural Exhibition Prize and an Encouragement Award at the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition.