Bizen small 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. Focusing on the theme of "toriawase" (coordination/pairing)—a central theme in his recent work—he has created this piece to be enjoyed in combination with the sake vessels and other items he has previously released. At just under 15 cm, it is a versatile size that can be used for a wide range of purposes, such as an appetizer plate for sake gatherings or a dessert plate. The reduction-fired *hidasuki* (fire-cord) effect, featuring a dark *hidasuki* pattern against the gray surface that the artist has been perfecting, reveals an even more beautiful character if you soak it in water before use. Paper box
Diameter 13.0cm x 13.0cm x Height 2.5cm 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 primarily in Tokyo and across the country. He was selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art "Tea Ceremony Forms Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. In 2008, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Sake Vessel Exhibition" at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo. In 2009, he exhibited at the "Contemporary Tea Bowl Exhibition" at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo. He has held solo exhibitions at various locations, including the 2010 "Yoshinobu Morimoto Feature" at Tenmaya in Okayama.