No. 7373

Kuro Mug

Masao Akiya

¥5,500

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Description

Masao Akiya is a disciple of Jun Isezaki.
He uses the same black clay as Jun Isezaki.
This mug was fired in June 2024.
He creates his works using standard Bizen clay and applies black clay after they have dried.
"Kuro" (black) is made from clay with a high iron content found in the Osafune district of Okayama Prefecture.
A small amount of cobalt is added after dissolving the materials in water to create a liquid slip.
The black clay applied to the piece turns a beautiful black color when fired.

He was born in Saitama Prefecture in 1968.
He became a disciple of Jun Isezaki in 1998.
He built his own kiln in 2008 and became an independent ceramic artist.

Details

Pottery Type
Teacup / Beer mug
Dimensions
W9.4cm × D7.4cm × H8.8cm
About the Artist
He was born in Saitama Prefecture in 1968.
He became a disciple of Jun Isezaki in 1998.
He made a kiln in 2008 and became independent as a ceramic artist.

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