Small Bowl by Akihiro Nikaido 二階堂明弘

The bowl’s gently textured light beige exterior sits in harmony with a rich black interior glaze, highlighting Nikaido’s sensitivity to material and surface. Subtle, balanced, and quietly expressive.

⌀:12cm

H:6cm

About the Artist

Akihiro Nikaido (二階堂 明弘) is a contemporary Japanese ceramicist known for his mastery of form, texture, and natural glazes. Born in 1977 in Sapporo, Japan, he studied ceramics at Bunka Gakuin College of Art and has since developed a distinctive style that emphasizes simplicity, materiality, and quiet elegance.

Many of his works are crafted using yakishime, a high-fired, unglazed technique that highlights the raw beauty of clay and allows each piece to develop character over time. Nikaido often draws inspiration from nature and the life cycle of clay, creating vessels that invite contemplation while remaining highly functional.