Black rice bowl

This black rice bowl is a latest work from the kiln of Masao Akiya, an artist who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works brimming with unique originality amidst a new spirit. The simple form of the bowl combined with a chic black color creates a very stylish and contemporary piece. Each bowl is individually hand-painted with black slip, resulting in unique coloring for every piece. It is thin and lightweight, with an impeccable size, fully showcasing Masao Akiya's high level of technical skill. Since the black coloration varies for each piece, these would certainly make a delightful gift as a set. Paper box
Diameter 12.5cm × 12.4cm × Height 6.2cm Masao Akiya was born in Saitama in 1968. He studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki starting in 1998, and after ten years of apprenticeship, 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 the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition" and the Japan Kōgei Association’s Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and he has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and Encouragement Prize.