Black coffee set

This black coffee set is the latest kiln-fired work by Masao Akitani, an artist who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works brimming with unique originality amidst a fresh spirit. It is a highly stylish coffee set that blends a sophisticated design with a chic black presence. By shaving the surface with a spatula like tanning after the piece is wheel-thrown, the grains of stone contained in the clay are moved, creating a rugged and wild expression within the simple form. The flat saucer features a circular depression shaved into the center, achieving both design and functionality. Paper box
Cup: Diameter 11.5cm x 9.3cm x Height 6.8cm
Saucer: Diameter 12.6cm x 12.5cm x Height 1.0cm 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 opening in 2009. His works have been selected for the Tanabe Art Museum’s Tea Ceremony Form Exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and he has received awards including the Prefectural Exhibition Prize and the Encouragement Prize at the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition.