Bizen Beer Mug

This Bizen beer mug is by Masao Akiya, who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works overflowing with his own unique originality within a new spirit. The characteristic base construction, which allows you to identify him as a pupil of Jun Isezaki at a glance, is quite intriguing. Very fine, powdery "goma" (ash glaze) is scattered across the entire piece, artfully obscuring the vivid scarlet clay surface and creating a tasteful landscape. Once moistened, the scarlet components in the clay will brighten up instantly, sure to delight the owner every time it is used. Paper box
Diameter 8.4cm × Diameter 8.0cm × Height 12.5cm Masao Akiya was born in Saitama in 1968. After studying under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki from 1998 and completing a 10-year apprenticeship, he built his own kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008. He held his first kiln firing in 2009. He has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art "Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition" and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prefectural Exhibition Prize and Encouragement Award.