Bizen small plate

This is a Bizen small plate by Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with a superior aesthetic sense who is constantly evolving in his approach to clay, firing, and craftsmanship. The mountain clay has been slowly fired, creating a match between the raw, rugged presence of the earth itself and the bright, crisp, and refreshing flavor of the *goma* (ash glaze). The rich, thoroughly fired yellow *goma*, reminiscent of the jars seen in antique Bizen ware, is a delight to behold and will beautifully highlight the colors of the food served upon it. The reverse side features a rich, earthy texture with a subdued purple as its base tone. Original signed wooden box (with two-sided battened lid)
Diameter 16.2cm x Diameter 15.9cm x Height 2.9cm

About gift wrapping Yoshinobu Morimoto was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1976. He completed his studies at the Bizen Pottery Center in 1996. After working independently, he held his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2004. Since then, he has held annual solo exhibitions throughout Japan, centered in Tokyo. He was selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. In 2008, he participated in the "Contemporary Artists Sake Vessel Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo. In 2009, he participated in the "Contemporary Artists Tea Bowl Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo. He continues to hold solo exhibitions across the country, including "Yoshinobu Morimoto Special Feature" at Tenmaya, Okayama in 2010.