Black pot

This is a black bowl by Masao Akitani, an artist who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works brimming with unique originality within a new spirit. It is a medium-sized bowl, larger than a rice bowl or small serving bowl, but smaller than a deep bowl. It features hallmarks of Akitani’s style throughout, matching the cool "kuro-bizen" (black Bizen ware) characteristic of Isezaki Bizen with a classic, versatile form. The chic black color makes it easy to pair with any type of food, and it also complements the *goma* (ash glaze) and *hidasuki* (fire-cord) markings typical of Bizen ware, with a landscape that blends understated elegance and dynamism unfolding on the inside. Paper box
Diameter 15.8cm × 15.8cm × Height 7.2cm Masao Akitani was born in Saitama in 1968. He began studying 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 work has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Tea Ceremony Form" exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch exhibition, and he has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition's Prefectural Exhibition Prize and Encouragement Prize.