Kuroshuten

This is the latest sake cup fresh from the kiln by Masao Akiya, a potter who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works brimming with unique originality within a fresh spirit. As Akiya himself declared it a great success, this is a magnificent piece featuring a rich coating of natural glaze and a glossy, deep black finish. The spherical, tea-bowl-like form is accentuated by a dynamic, flowing sesame glaze that looks as if it were poured over the surface. The contrast between the golden sesame and the beautiful black is superb, and it is a delight just to hold it in the palm of your hand and admire it.

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Diameter 7.2cm x Diameter 7.2cm x Height 6.0cm 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. He has been selected for the Tanabe Art Museum’s Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and has received awards including the Prefectural Exhibition Prize and the Encouragement Prize at the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition.