Black pot

This is a black bowl by Masao Akitani, who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works full of his own unique originality within a new spirit. It is a medium-sized bowl, larger than a rice bowl or small side bowl, yet smaller than a deep serving bowl. It carries the distinct characteristics of Akitani-sensei throughout, perfectly matching the cool "kuro-bizen" (black Bizen) style—a hallmark of Jun Isezaki’s Bizen—with an orthodox, easy-to-use form. The black color is chic and versatile for any ingredient, and it also pairs perfectly with Bizen’s "goma" (ash glaze) and "hidasuki" (fire-cord) markings, creating a landscape inside the bowl where understated elegance and a sense of vitality coexist. Paper box
Diameter 16.0cm × 16.0cm × Height 6.9cm Masao Akitani was born in Saitama in 1968. He studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki starting in 1998, and after a 10-year apprenticeship, he built his own kiln and established his independence in Bizen in 2008. He held his first kiln opening 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 including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and Encouragement Award.