Bizen pottery beaten plate

This is a new Bizen four-sun plate by Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with an exceptional aesthetic sense who continues to evolve in his handling of clay, firing, and craftsmanship. Focusing on the theme of "coordination" (toriawase), which has been central to his work in recent years, we commissioned this piece as tableware designed to be enjoyed in combination with the sake vessels and other items he has released previously. At just under 15 centimeters, this versatile plate is perfectly sized for use as an individual serving dish or a confection plate. The firing is a true embodiment of Morimoto’s signature "Old Bizen" style, featuring layers of fine "sesame" (goma) glaze resembling makie lacquerwork, and understated "fire-cord" (hidasuki) markings that create a sophisticated landscape. Paper box
Diameter 15.5cm × 15.2cm × Height 1.7cm 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, primarily in Tokyo. He was selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Chanoyu Plastic Arts Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. In 2008, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Sake Vessel Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi in Tokyo, and in 2009, he participated in the "Contemporary Tea Bowl Exhibition" at the same venue. He continues to hold solo exhibitions across the country, including a feature exhibition at Tenmaya in Okayama in 2010.