Black cup

This is a new black cup by Masao Akiya, an artist who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works full of unique originality within a modern spirit. Its lustrous black surface is both stylish and sophisticated. During the previous kiln opening, the black slip surface was well-received for how it accentuates the color of café au lait and milk in coffee. The surface has been finely scraped with a spatula to create a textured variation, a subtle yet charming touch characteristic of Mr. Akiya's work. Paper box
Diameter 12.4cm × 9.8cm × Height 7.4cm Masao Akiya was born in Saitama in 1968. After studying under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki starting in 1998, he completed a ten-year apprenticeship before building his own kiln and becoming independent in Bizen 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 Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and he has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and the Encouragement Award.