Kuro Tsubo

This black jar is by Masao Akitani, who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works full of unique originality with a fresh sensibility. The diagonal comb patterns, reminiscent of those by Jun Isezaki, succeed in creating a magnificent atmosphere that could never be achieved by wheel-throwing alone, as they also alter the refraction of light. The smart, broad-shouldered form is very modern and perfect for stylish, Western-style rooms. The black surface with comb patterns has a high affinity for spotlight-like illumination, which will further enhance its beauty. A signed wooden box is not included (we can provide a quote if you would like one).
Diameter 29.4cm × Diameter 26.4cm × Height 43.0cm 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. His work has been selected for the Tanabe Art Museum’s Chanoyu Molding Exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and he has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and the Encouragement Prize.