Bizen Yunomi

This is a new tea cup by Masao Akiya, an artist who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works brimming with unique originality within a fresh spirit. This *kumidashi* bowl features a spectacular appearance created by the traditional *anagama* (tunnel kiln) firing method of the Isezaki school, and while the form is simple, the beauty of the surface is its greatest highlight. The interior features a landscape where a storm of *goma* (ash glaze) rages; the abundant, intense *goma* evokes scenes of crimson flames and swirling embers within the kiln. On the exterior, a vivid scarlet is combined with *shironuke* (white spots), appearing as if the traces of the fire have emerged as shadows within the white gaps. This is a somewhat deep, large *kumidashi* bowl that can be used in various ways depending on your ideas, such as a small bowl or a rice bowl. No box
Diameter 9.7cm x 9.4cm x Height 6.4cm

*Shipping cost is 500 yen. Masao Akiya was born in Saitama in 1968. He studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki from 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. He has been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art "Chanoyu Molding Exhibition" and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and the Encouragement Prize.