Black Bizen Deep Bowl

This black Bizen deep bowl is by Kazuhiro Mori, an artist who follows in the footsteps of his father—a man who has dedicated his life to large-kiln firing—and who himself aspires to recreate the powerful beauty of ancient Bizen through this same technique. The combination of the fine-grained *goma* (ash glaze) created by 20-meter kiln firing and the black slip results in a remarkably matte texture that looks almost as if it has been coated. The piece features a modern design tailored to a chic aesthetic, fully showcasing the refined sensibility of Mori, who also studied glass art. This is a model example of tableware; the deep black hue accentuates the colors of the food served within, transforming the atmosphere of the dining table while allowing the meal itself to take center stage. No box
Diameter 12.3cm x 12.2cm x Height 9.5cm

About the "Kazuhiro Mori Special Feature" Kazuhiro Mori was born as the eldest son of Togaku Mori, graduating from the Kyoto College of Art in 1987 and the Tokyo Glass Art Institute in 1991. He began studying pottery techniques under his father in 1992. He specializes in coil-building and wheel-throwing, and produces items such as crane-neck flower vases. He fired his first kiln and established his independence in 1995. He was selected for the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition in 1998, and held debut exhibitions at department stores in Okayama and Hiroshima in 1999 and 2000. In 2002, he exhibited at the first Gakuen-kai exhibition featuring works by the school of Togaku Mori.