Bizen 4-sun plate

This is a new four-sun Bizen plate by Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with an exceptional aesthetic sense who continues to evolve in his work with clay, firing techniques, and craftsmanship. Focusing on his recent theme of "coordination," we asked him to create tableware that can be enjoyed in combination with the sake vessels and other pieces he has released in the past. At just under 15 cm, this easy-to-use plate is versatile enough to be used as a small serving dish for drinks or for sweets. The firing is characteristic of Morimoto’s personal take on the traditional "Old Bizen" style, featuring layers of fine, maki-e-like sesame glaze and an understated, weathered-looking scarlet fire-cord (hidasuki) pattern. Paper box
Diameter 14.9cm × 14.9cm × Height 2.3cm 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 "Chanoyu Molding Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. In 2008, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Sake Vessel Exhibition" at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo. In 2009, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Tea Bowl Exhibition" at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo. He continues to hold solo exhibitions across the country, including the "Yoshinobu Morimoto Special Exhibition" at Tenmaya in Okayama in 2010.