Bizen Black Guinomi

This is a Bizen black guinomi (sake cup) by Masao Akiya, an artist who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works brimming with a unique originality rooted in a new spirit. It is a piece that matches a stylish, tall cylindrical form with a chic black tone. Even within its simple cylindrical shape, the subtle design of the rim and the clean, tapered structure from the waist down radiate a distinct individuality. The deep interior features a color balance of exactly half black and half yellow sesame glaze (kigoma); looking into it feels almost hypnotic, revealing a mysterious landscape. Signed wooden box to follow (please allow some time for shipping)
Diameter 5.5cm x 5.3cm x Height 8.7cm Masao Akiya was born in Saitama in 1968. He studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki starting in 1998, and after ten years of training, he built his kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008. His first kiln firing took place in 2009. He has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Chado Forms" exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch exhibition, and has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and the Encouragement Award.