Kuroshuten

This is a new Bizen black sake cup fresh from the kiln by Masao Akiya, an artist who trained under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works brimming with unique originality within a new aesthetic spirit. The cylindrical form is transformed into a strikingly dynamic sake cup through just three distinct cuts. These bold cuts are harmonized with the body by the application of a black slip over the surface. The rim features a faint, beautiful blue hue, providing a perfect scenic quality. Signed wooden box (double-slatted)
Diameter 6.3cm x 6.1cm x Height 5.8cm Masao Akiya was born in Saitama in 1968. He apprenticed under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki starting in 1998, and after ten years of training, he built his own kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008. His first kiln opening was in 2009. He has been selected for the Tanabe Art Museum’s "Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition" and the Japan Kōgei Association Chūgoku Branch Exhibition, and has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Award and the Encouragement Award.