Bizen small plate

This Bizen small plate is by Takashi Soga, who challenges the aesthetic of antiquity by recreating the same firing conditions as those used for Old Bizen. Reflecting his dedication to pottery inspired by Old Bizen, this piece appears simple at first glance yet possesses a rich, hidden depth. The surface is designed to serve as the perfect supporting role for any dish, with a calm, earthy tone and a "sanmarunuke" (three-circle reserve) pattern that allows the colors of the food to stand out. The reverse side reveals the addictive character of his Old Bizen style, where you can thoroughly enjoy the transition of rich *hidasuki* (fire-cord) markings against a matte, azuki-bean-colored clay base. Paper box
Diameter 14.3cm × Diameter 14.3cm × Height 3.2cm Takashi Soga was born in Tokyo in 1984. He studied under Jun Isezaki in 2009 and built his own kiln in Kuku-i, Bizen City, in 2012. He began his independent career as a ceramic artist in 2013.