Kuro Hachi

This is a brand new black bowl, fresh from the kiln by Masao Akiya, who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works full of his own unique originality within a new spirit. Created using the Kuro-Bizen (black Bizen) technique inherited from his mentor, Jun Isezaki, it possesses a wonderful, deep, glossy yet warm black finish. It is made using black clay from Osafune Isokami, famous for sword making, and by melting and applying it to the surface, he has created a beautiful black texture. Conversely, the outer circumference is black only at the rim, allowing for the clear enjoyment of the Hidasuki (fire-cord) markings that appear where the bowl overlaps with another vessel placed beneath it. At approximately 15cm, this bowl is versatile enough for anything, accommodating everything from side dishes to donburi (rice bowls), while its chic black color brings a sense of harmony to the dining table. No box
Diameter 15.6cm × Diameter 15.3cm × Height 7.4cm Masao Akiya was born in Saitama in 1968. He studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki starting in 1998, and after 10 years of training, he built his own kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008. He held his first kiln opening in 2009. His works have been selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition" and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and he has received awards such as the Prefectural Exhibition Award and the Encouragement Award at the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition.