Bizen-ware Black Coffee Set

This Bizen black coffee set is the work of Masao Akitani, who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works brimming with unique originality within a modern spirit. This piece unites the fresh perspective cultivated under Jun Isezaki with a design philosophy driven by his own desire as a pottery enthusiast to prioritize usability. While retaining a stylish black texture, the prominent *goma* (ash glaze) and *hidasuki* (fire-cord) markings characteristic of Bizen ware add a sense of warmth to the innovative design. The saucer is quite stylish on its own and would also be interesting to use as a small individual serving plate. Paper box
Cup: 12.1cm diameter x 9.7cm x 7.1cm height
Saucer: 11.8cm diameter x 11.7cm x 1.1cm height Masao Akitani was born in Saitama in 1968. In 1998, he began an apprenticeship under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki. After ten years of training, he established his own kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008, holding his first kiln firing in 2009. He has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art's "Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition" and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and Encouragement Award.