Bizen-ware leaf-shaped dish

This is a new 4-sun Bizen plate by Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with an exceptional aesthetic sense who continues to evolve in his approach to clay, firing, and craftsmanship. Focusing on "coordination," a key theme in his recent work, we commissioned this tableware piece to be enjoyed in combination with the sake vessels he has previously released. Built upon a base of wabi-sabi kiln-altered textures—such as withered-looking sesame glaze and weathered, crusty *kase-goma*—the piece incorporates vibrant, flame-like scarlet hues to create a striking contrast, while maintaining a tranquil and austere worldview. Resembling fallen leaves or autumn foliage, its scarlet beauty is further polished when dampened before use, evoking the irresistible allure of ancient Bizen pottery recovered from the sea. Paper box
Diameter 22.3cm × 11.4cm × Height 2.9cm Yoshinobu Morimoto was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1976. He completed the Bizen Ceramics Center program in 1996. After working independently, he held his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2004. Since then, he has held annual solo exhibitions centered in Tokyo and throughout the country. He was selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art "Tea Ceremony Form Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. In 2008, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Artists Sake Vessel Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo. In 2009, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Artists Tea Bowl Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo. He has held numerous solo exhibitions in various locations, including the "Yoshinobu Morimoto Special Exhibition" at Tenmaya, Okayama in 2010.