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No. 7950
Kuro Guinomi
¥9,900
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Description
Masao Akiya studied under Jun Isezaki, the fifth Living National Treasure of Bizen ware, and creates works full of originality within a fresh and contemporary spirit.
This is a newly fired black Guinomi by Masao Akiya, just released from the kiln.
It is his latest work, freshly fired in February 2026.
Created using the Kuro-Bizen technique inherited from Jun Isezaki, this piece is especially striking for its black surface, which combines a deep luster with a sense of warmth.
A special clay collected from areas near Osafune, close to Bizen City, is applied to the surface after being mixed with a small amount of cobalt, producing a stylish and richly nuanced black texture.
One of the appealing features of his black works is the so-called “blue Yohen,” which appears when cobalt reacts with the natural glaze during firing.
This piece also displays a vivid blue Yohen on the front, creating a highly impactful appearance.
Inside the bowl and on the reverse, the glossy black surface is beautifully accompanied by the Kigoma that is so characteristic of Bizen ware, allowing the viewer to fully enjoy the contrast of black, blue, and yellow together with the blue Yohen described above.
The piece begins as a cylindrical form and is then carefully faceted with a spatula into an octagonal shape, allowing one to appreciate both the vivid blue Yohen and the dynamic modeling at the same time.
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 independent as a ceramic artist.
This is a newly fired black Guinomi by Masao Akiya, just released from the kiln.
It is his latest work, freshly fired in February 2026.
Created using the Kuro-Bizen technique inherited from Jun Isezaki, this piece is especially striking for its black surface, which combines a deep luster with a sense of warmth.
A special clay collected from areas near Osafune, close to Bizen City, is applied to the surface after being mixed with a small amount of cobalt, producing a stylish and richly nuanced black texture.
One of the appealing features of his black works is the so-called “blue Yohen,” which appears when cobalt reacts with the natural glaze during firing.
This piece also displays a vivid blue Yohen on the front, creating a highly impactful appearance.
Inside the bowl and on the reverse, the glossy black surface is beautifully accompanied by the Kigoma that is so characteristic of Bizen ware, allowing the viewer to fully enjoy the contrast of black, blue, and yellow together with the blue Yohen described above.
The piece begins as a cylindrical form and is then carefully faceted with a spatula into an octagonal shape, allowing one to appreciate both the vivid blue Yohen and the dynamic modeling at the same time.
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 independent as a ceramic artist.
Details
- Pottery Type
- guinomi
- Dimensions
- W5.8cm × D5.7cm × H6.3cm
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.
He became a disciple of Jun Isezaki in 1998.
He made a kiln in 2008 and became independent as a ceramic artist.