Bizen Black Beer

This is a black beer tumbler by Masao Akiya, who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works overflowing with original style within a fresh sensibility. Reflecting the Isezaki school’s mastery of black tones, the piece features various shades of black, such as solid black and scarlet-black. The form, which embodies the balance of design and usability characteristic of the studious Mr. Akiya, holds up well to appreciation even after you have finished your drink. As a beer tumbler that appeals to everyone, it comes with a paulownia wood box, making it a perfect gift. Signed wooden box (lid with two cross-braces)
Diameter 8.6cm × 8.0cm × Height 11.7cm 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 firing in 2009. His works have been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Tea Ceremony Modeling 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.