Bizen beaten 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 handling of clay, firing, and craftsmanship. Focusing on the theme of "toriawase" (harmonious combination), which has been a central focus of his recent work, Morimoto-sensei has created this piece to be enjoyed in combination with the sake vessels he has released in the past. Measuring just under 15 centimeters, this versatile plate is perfectly sized for use as an individual serving dish at a dinner party or for serving sweets. The firing is a quintessential example of Morimoto’s signature "old Bizen" style; fine, sesame-like ash deposits form layered patterns, while the faded *hidasuki* (fire cord) markings create a sophisticated and understated landscape. Paper box
Diameter 15.4cm × 15.2cm × Height 1.7cm Yoshinobu Morimoto was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1976. After completing his studies at the Bizen Ceramic Center in 1996 and working independently, he held his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2004. Since then, he has held solo exhibitions every year, primarily in Tokyo and throughout Japan. He was selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Tea Ceremony Ceramics Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. In 2008, he participated in the "Contemporary Artists' Sake Vessel Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi in Tokyo, and in 2009, he participated in the "Contemporary Artists' Tea Bowl Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi. He continues to hold solo exhibitions across the country, including the 2010 "Yoshinobu Morimoto Special Exhibition" at Tenmaya in Okayama.