Black rice bowl

This is a new black rice bowl fresh from the kiln by Masao Akiya, who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works overflowing with unique originality within a new spirit. The combination of the simple form of the bowl and the chic black color results in a very stylish and modern piece. Each bowl is individually hand-painted with black slip, resulting in unique color variations for every piece. It is a thin, lightweight, and perfectly sized rice bowl that fully demonstrates Mr. Akiya's high level of skill. Because the black finish varies on each piece, they would make a wonderful gift as a set. Paper box
Diameter 12.4cm × 12.3cm × Height 6.3cm Masao Akiya was born in Saitama in 1968. In 1998, he began an apprenticeship under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki, 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 exhibitions such as the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Chanoyu Molding Exhibition" and the Japan Kogei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and he has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and the Encouragement Prize.