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 approach to clay, firing, and craftsmanship. With a primary focus on the concept of "toriawase" (harmonious coordination)—a central theme in Mr. Morimoto’s recent work—we commissioned this piece to serve as a versatile vessel that can be paired with the sake cups and other wares he has previously released. At just under 15 centimeters, this easy-to-use plate is suitable for a wide range of purposes, such as an appetizer plate for a sake-filled gathering or as a dish for sweets. The firing is a deliberate pursuit of Mr. Morimoto's signature "Old Bizen" style; fine sesame-like ash deposits form layers reminiscent of maki-e lacquerware, while the understated "hidasuki" fire-cord markings create a refined, weathered landscape. Paper box
Diameter 14.8cm x 14.7cm x Height 1.9cm Yoshinobu Morimoto was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1976. He completed the Bizen Pottery 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 across the country. In 2005, 2006, and 2007, his work was selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art’s "Chanoyu Molding Exhibition." In 2008, he participated in the "Contemporary Artists’ Sake Cup Exhibition" at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo, and in 2009, he participated in the "Contemporary Artists’ Tea Bowl Exhibition," also at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi. He continues to hold solo exhibitions at various venues, including his 2010 "Yoshinobu Morimoto Special Exhibition" at Tenmaya, Okayama.