Black rice bowl

This is the latest black rice bowl fresh from the kiln by Masao Akiya, an artist who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works brimming with unique originality amidst a new spirit. The chic black color combined with the simple form of the bowl creates a very stylish and contemporary piece. Each bowl is hand-painted with black slip, resulting in unique color variations for every piece. It is thin, lightweight, and perfectly sized, fully demonstrating the high level of technical skill possessed by Akiya. As the black coloration varies for each piece, they would make a delightful gift as a set. Paper box
Diameter 12.3cm x 12.2cm x Height 6.6cm Masao Akiya was born in Saitama in 1968. He studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki starting in 1998, and after a 10-year apprenticeship, he built his own kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008. He held his first kiln opening in 2009. His work has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Forms of Tea Ceremony" exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chūgoku Branch exhibition, and he has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and Encouragement Award.