Bizen square plate

Born in Chiba Prefecture, Yuji Goseki became captivated by Bizen ware and underwent an apprenticeship under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki; this square Bizen plate is his debut work. It was created and fired at Isezaki’s studio during his time as an apprentice. The square plate has the air of a picture frame, with the *hidasuki* (fire-cord) markings and *hima* (fire-gap) from the wood-fired kiln contained in the center like a painting. When you serve food or fruit on it, it creates the fascinating and whimsical sensation of eating something from within a painting. It is somewhat thick with a sturdily curved rim, making it suitable for dishes with liquids. Paper box
Width 26.1cm × Depth 21.5cm × Height 2.9cm Yuji Goseki was born in Chiba Prefecture in 1988. He trained under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki for four years starting in 2013. He became an independent artist in 2017.