Black rice bowl

This black rice bowl is a latest kiln release by Masao Akiya, who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works brimming with his own unique originality within a new spirit. The simple form of the bowl combined with a chic black finish results in a very stylish and contemporary rice bowl. Each piece is hand-painted with black clay, resulting in a unique coloration for every individual work. Thin and lightweight, this bowl is perfect in size and fully showcases Masao Akiya's high level of technical skill. Since the black coloration varies for each piece, they would surely make a delightful gift as a set. Paper box
Diameter 12.2cm x 12.2cm x Height 6.3cm Masao Akiya was born in Saitama in 1968. He studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki starting in 1998, and after 10 years of training, he built his own kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008. He held his first kiln firing in 2009. He has had works 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 Prize.