Rhomboid flower-shaped dish

This lozenge-shaped petaled dish is the work of Kazuhiro Mori, who follows in the footsteps of his father—a man who has dedicated his life to large-kiln firing—and who himself aspires to recreate the powerful beauty of ancient Bizen ware through the same large-kiln firing process. The lozenge-shaped vessel is meticulously carved to create a floral petal design. By shading the central area, the artist creates a contrast with the petals, while also successfully emphasizing the beautiful *hidasuki* (fire-cord) markings that resemble flashes of red lightning. The combination of the lozenge shape and the floral motif results in a novel design with a geometric atmosphere that is neither a leaf-shaped dish nor a square dish. No box
Diameter 28.8cm × 23.8cm × Height 3.3cm

About the "Kazuhiro Mori Special Feature" Kazuhiro Mori was born as the eldest son of Togaku Mori, graduating from the Kyoto College of Art in 1987 and the Tokyo Glass Art Institute in 1991. Starting in 1992, he studied pottery techniques under his father, Togaku Mori. He specializes in coil-building and wheel-throwing techniques, creating works such as *tsurukubi* (crane-neck) flower vases. He fired his first kiln and became an independent artist in 1995. He was selected for the Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition in 1998, and held his debut exhibitions at department stores in Okayama and Hiroshima in 1999 and 2000. In 2002, he exhibited at the first Gakuen-kai Exhibition featuring the school of Togaku Mori.