Black Grail

This is a black cup by Masao Akiya, who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works full of unique originality with a fresh spirit. Thanks to Akiya-sensei's strong commitment to the color black, this work is a sight to behold, featuring a fusion of deep, lustrous black and rich sesame glaze patterns. The design, which embodies the studious nature of Akiya-sensei, combines aesthetics with ease of use, making the piece a joy to use and equally rewarding to admire after you've finished your drink. Named "Black Cup," this piece is sized somewhere between a teacup and a beer glass, making it suitable for both tea or shochu and beer. It comes with a paulownia wood box, making it an excellent choice for a gift. Signed box to follow later (please allow some time for shipping)
Diameter 8.4cm x Diameter 8.3cm x Height 10.3cm 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 own kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008. He held his first kiln firing in 2009. His work has 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 such as the Prefectural Exhibition Prize and the Encouragement Prize at the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition.