53 Western Dinner Plate

Mr. and Mrs. Morioka are potters who work at the foot of Mt. Koya in Wakayama Prefecture. They say it has been 50 years since they started pottery.

Their studio has several kilns, centered around a huge wood-fired kiln over 10 meters long. Normally, wood-fired kilns are fired for 2 to 3 days, but Seikou's signature Nanban yakishime is fired continuously for 10 days. One firing consumes tens of tons of firewood.

The Moriokas use a very demanding production method. They have delivered vibrant works that evoke the energy of the flames in the kiln.  

This is a Western-style plate made with Nanban yakishime. It is a very easy-to-use shape and size, highly recommended for those who want to try yakishime for the first time. It was the most popular item among customers buying Seikou's work for the first time in our store.

The owner used it when eating curry at home, and the surface, which had been used for decades, was glossy like lacquer. It was also very comfortable to use with a spoon, and I fell in love with it at first sight. These Western-style plates are popular and hard to keep in stock. Get yours soon.

Diameter: Approx. 23cm / Height: Approx. 4cm

*As this is a handcrafted piece, there may be individual differences in color, shape, size, and thickness.
*Yakishime works change over time. Especially at first, oil stains are easily absorbed, but by continuing to use it without worry, the entire piece will become seasoned and mature beautifully. If you are concerned, you can make it less prone to change by soaking it in water and wiping it before use.
*Please refrain from using in microwave ovens, ovens, or direct heat.
*Returns and refunds are not accepted. We appreciate your understanding before purchasing.

Seikou Morioka Brief Biography
Born in Nara Prefecture in 1948, raised in Wakayama Prefecture. Started pottery at age 25, built a kiln in Amano at the foot of Mt. Koya. Encountered Nanban yakishime during a visit to Tanegashima, and has since focused on yakishime pottery. Afterward, he traveled to kilns around the world, including North and Central America, Southeast Asia, Korea, and India, to learn about making vessels and earthenware. He is an internationally recognized artist, with his large jars included in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.