Black mug

This is a newly kiln-fired black mug by Masao Akiya, who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works brimming with a unique originality within a modern spirit. While the design is simple and feels unforced, the smart construction of the handle and the flowing form are very stylish. It is a somewhat large size, making it suitable for use anytime and anywhere. The chic black color, which pairs perfectly with the simple construction, is truly wonderful. (It is engraved with "2012," the year it was scheduled to be kiln-fired.) Paper box
Diameter 10.3cm x 8.0cm x Height 9.0cm 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 went independent in 2008. His first kiln firing took place in 2009. He has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition" and the Japan Kōgei Association Chūgoku Branch Exhibition, and has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and the Incentive Award.