Bizen 4-sun plate

This is a new 4-sun Bizen plate by Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with an exceptional aesthetic sense who continues to evolve in his work with clay, firing, and craftsmanship. With a focus on "coordination"—a central theme in Mr. Morimoto's recent work—he has created this piece of tableware to be enjoyed in harmony with the sake vessels he has released in the past. At just under 15 cm, it is a versatile plate that can be used for a wide range of purposes, such as an appetizer plate for a drinking party or a serving dish for sweets. The firing is precisely in Mr. Morimoto's signature antique Bizen style, featuring layers of fine sesame glaze (*goma*) reminiscent of *maki-e* lacquerware, with a weathered *hidasuki* (fire-cord) pattern that creates a refined, understated landscape. Paper box
Diameter 14.3cm x 14.3cm x Height 1.9cm 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 primarily in Tokyo and across the country. In 2005, 2006, and 2007, his work was selected for the "Chanoyu Modeling Exhibition" at the Tanabe Museum of Art. In 2008, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Sake Vessel Exhibition" at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi in Tokyo, and in 2009, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Tea Bowl Exhibition" at the same venue. He has held solo exhibitions in various locations, including a "Yoshinobu Morimoto Special Exhibition" at Tenmaya in Okayama in 2010.