Bizen four-sun plate

This is a new four-sun Bizen plate by Yoshinobu Morimoto, an artist with an exceptional aesthetic sense who continues to evolve in his work with clay, firing techniques, and craftsmanship. Focusing on "coordination"—a key theme in Mr. Morimoto's recent work—these dishes were created to be enjoyed in combination with the sake vessels and other pieces he has released in the past. At just under 15 centimeters, this is a versatile size, perfect for use as a side plate at a dinner party, a sweets dish, or a variety of other purposes. The firing is a true embodiment of Morimoto's signature "old Bizen" style, featuring layers of fine sesame glaze (*goma*) that resemble *makie* lacquerwork, contrasted with the understated, weathered beauty of *hidasuki* (fire-cord) markings. Paper box
Diameter 14.8cm × 14.8cm × Height 2.0cm Yoshinobu Morimoto was born in Okayama Prefecture in 1976. He completed his studies at the Bizen Pottery Center in 1996. After working independently, he held his first solo exhibition in Tokyo in 2004. Since then, he has held solo exhibitions annually, primarily in Tokyo and throughout Japan. He was selected for the Tanabe Museum of Art's "Tea Ceremony Modeling Exhibition" in 2005, 2006, and 2007. He exhibited at the "Contemporary Sake Vessel Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Tokyo, in 2008, and the "Contemporary Tea Bowl Exhibition" at the same venue in 2009. He continues to hold solo exhibitions in various locations, including a feature exhibition at Tenmaya, Okayama in 2010.