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No. 8014
Kuro Yunomi
¥4,400
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Description
This is a newly fired Bizen Yunomi by Masao Akiya, who studied under Jun Isezaki, the fifth Living National Treasure of Bizen ware, and creates highly original works with a fresh and distinctive spirit.
This is one of his latest works, newly fired in February 2026.
It was made using the Kuro-Bizen technique inherited from his master, Jun Isezaki, and the black surface is especially attractive, combining a deep luster with a warm tone.
A special clay collected in areas such as Osafune, near Bizen City, is applied to the surface after being blended with a small amount of cobalt, producing a stylish and deeply expressive black finish.
One of the charms of his black works is the so-called blue fire effect, created by the reaction between the cobalt and the natural ash glaze. In this piece, a large amount of blue fire effect has appeared on the front, creating a highly striking fire pattern.
The piece was formed using the Shinogi technique, in which the clay is first shaped thickly and then carved away with a spatula. The resulting form is especially appealing, pursuing both sculptural interest and visual impact.
The evenly spaced tool marks, carved to a consistent depth, complete its solid and refined appearance, while further emphasizing the fire pattern that seems like blue flames flickering in the darkness.
He was born in Saitama Prefecture in 1968.
He became a disciple of Jun Isezaki in 1998.
He built a kiln in 2008 and became independent as a ceramic artist.
This is one of his latest works, newly fired in February 2026.
It was made using the Kuro-Bizen technique inherited from his master, Jun Isezaki, and the black surface is especially attractive, combining a deep luster with a warm tone.
A special clay collected in areas such as Osafune, near Bizen City, is applied to the surface after being blended with a small amount of cobalt, producing a stylish and deeply expressive black finish.
One of the charms of his black works is the so-called blue fire effect, created by the reaction between the cobalt and the natural ash glaze. In this piece, a large amount of blue fire effect has appeared on the front, creating a highly striking fire pattern.
The piece was formed using the Shinogi technique, in which the clay is first shaped thickly and then carved away with a spatula. The resulting form is especially appealing, pursuing both sculptural interest and visual impact.
The evenly spaced tool marks, carved to a consistent depth, complete its solid and refined appearance, while further emphasizing the fire pattern that seems like blue flames flickering in the darkness.
He was born in Saitama Prefecture in 1968.
He became a disciple of Jun Isezaki in 1998.
He built a kiln in 2008 and became independent as a ceramic artist.
Details
- Pottery Type
- Teacup / Beer mug
- Dimensions
- W7.5cm × D7.3cm × H8.5cm
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.