Black rice bowl

This black rice bowl is a new release from the kiln of Masao Akiya, an artist who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works brimming with unique originality within a fresh spirit. The combination of a simple bowl form with a chic black finish creates a very stylish and contemporary rice bowl. Each piece is hand-painted with black slip, resulting in unique color variations for every work. It is a thin, lightweight bowl of an impeccable size, showcasing Masao Akiya’s high level of technical skill. Since the black coloration varies, these would certainly make a delightful gift as a set. Paper box
Diameter 12.6cm × Diameter 12.3cm × Height 7.0cm Masao Akiya was born in Saitama in 1968. In 1998, he began an apprenticeship under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki. 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 Museum of Art’s "Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition" and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and the Encouragement Award.