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 full of unique originality with a fresh sensibility. This set combines the modern spirit cultivated under Jun Isezaki with a design philosophy driven by the artist's own passion for ceramics, resulting in a product that pursues ease of use. While maintaining the stylish texture of the black glaze, the distinct "goma" (sesame) ash glaze and "hidasuki" (fire-cord) markings characteristic of Bizen ware are clearly visible, infusing a sense of warmth into the innovative design. The saucer is quite stylish on its own and would also be interesting to use as a small individual plate. Paper box
Cup: 12.0cm diameter × 9.4cm × 7.5cm height
Saucer: 12.0cm diameter × 11.8cm × 1.1cm height Masao Akitani was born in Saitama in 1968. He began his apprenticeship under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki 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 opening in 2009. His works have been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art's Tea Ceremony Molding Exhibition and the Japan Kōgeikai Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and he has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and the Encouragement Award.