Bizen bowl

This black bowl is the latest kiln opening from Masao Akiya, a potter who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works brimming with unique originality while embracing a fresh spirit. Named simply "Wan" (bowl) to signify its true versatility, this is the first piece of its kind that Akiya has attempted, featuring a cute, rounded design. The artist himself uses it at home as a café au lait bowl, but it would also be perfect for soup, side dishes, or as a dessert cup. The Bizen-ware version features a beautiful interior landscape, making it a lovely table decoration when filled with water and floating flower petals. Cradling this bowl in both hands during your morning coffee will surely bring you a moment of warmth and relaxation. Signed wooden box to follow later (please allow some time for shipping).
Diameter 11.0cm × Diameter 10.9cm × Height 7.5cm Masao Akiya was born in Saitama in 1968. He began his apprenticeship under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki 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 works have been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition" and the Japan Kōgei Association Chūgoku Branch Exhibition, and he has received the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and Encouragement Award, among others.