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No. 7942
Kuto Chawan
¥55,000
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Description
This is a newly fired Kuro Chawan by Masao Akiya, who studied under Jun Isezaki, the fifth Living National Treasure of Bizen ware, and creates highly original works within a fresh and contemporary spirit.
It is one of his latest works, freshly fired in February 2026.
This piece was made using the Kuro-Bizen technique inherited from his teacher, Jun Isezaki, and its black surface is especially appealing, with a deep luster yet a warm and inviting tone.
A special clay collected from areas near Osafune, close to Bizen City, is applied to the surface after a small amount of cobalt is added, creating a stylish and richly nuanced black texture.
One of the great attractions of black works is the so-called blue fire effect, created by the reaction between cobalt and natural ash glaze. In this piece as well, blue fire effects appear across roughly seventy percent of the surface, giving it a highly striking presence.
The form has a quiet and refined character reminiscent of a Raku chawan, designed to make full use of the vivid black and blue scenery while also allowing the green of tea to stand out beautifully.
The fine wrinkles that emerged naturally in the clay during forming are especially fascinating. These wrinkles create subtle variations in the blue fire effects, resulting in a landscape of remarkable depth.
It is one of his latest works, freshly fired in February 2026.
This piece was made using the Kuro-Bizen technique inherited from his teacher, Jun Isezaki, and its black surface is especially appealing, with a deep luster yet a warm and inviting tone.
A special clay collected from areas near Osafune, close to Bizen City, is applied to the surface after a small amount of cobalt is added, creating a stylish and richly nuanced black texture.
One of the great attractions of black works is the so-called blue fire effect, created by the reaction between cobalt and natural ash glaze. In this piece as well, blue fire effects appear across roughly seventy percent of the surface, giving it a highly striking presence.
The form has a quiet and refined character reminiscent of a Raku chawan, designed to make full use of the vivid black and blue scenery while also allowing the green of tea to stand out beautifully.
The fine wrinkles that emerged naturally in the clay during forming are especially fascinating. These wrinkles create subtle variations in the blue fire effects, resulting in a landscape of remarkable depth.
Details
- Pottery Type
- Tea utensils
- Dimensions
- W12.2cm × D11.9cm × H9.6cm
About the Artist
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.
He became a disciple of Jun Isezaki in 1998.
He built a kiln in 2008 and became independent as a ceramic artist.