Bizen Beer Drinker

This Bizen beer mug is by Masao Akitani, an artist who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works brimming with unique originality amidst a fresh sensibility. It is a *shinogi*-style piece that catches the eye with its innovative spatula work. The piece was initially thrown on a potter's wheel into a thick cylindrical shape, then carved into a ridged form starting from a 7:3 ratio to create a sense of movement. His meticulous craftsmanship and high level of skill ensure a perfect balance between appearance and ease of use. The generously applied *goma* (ash glaze) is proof that the piece has been thoroughly fired. We also provide complimentary *noshi* (gift wrapping paper) and message cards, so please do not hesitate to ask. Signed wooden box (Nihō-san)
Diameter 8.2cm x Diameter 8.1cm x Height 11.4cm

About Gift Wrapping Masao Akitani was born in Saitama in 1968. He studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki starting in 1998, and after ten years of training, 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's "Tea Ceremony Molding Exhibition" and the Japan Kogei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition's Prefectural Exhibition Prize and Encouragement Award.