67 Western-style dinner plates

The Morioka couple are potters who create their works at the foot of Mt. Koya in Wakayama Prefecture. They have been making pottery for 50 years.

They have several kilns built at their studio, centered around a giant wood-fired kiln over 10 meters long. Typically, wood-fired kilns are fired for 2-3 days, but Seikō's signature Nanban Yakishime pottery is fired for 10 days straight. Each firing consumes tens of tons of firewood.

The Moriokas use this demanding production method, and have delivered vibrant works that convey the energy of the flames within the kiln.

This is a Western-style plate made with Nanban Yakishime. Its very easy-to-use shape and size make it highly recommended for those who want to try Yakishime for the first time. It was also the most popular item among customers buying Seikō's work for the first time at the store.

The shop owner used it for curry at home, and the surface, after decades of use, became lustrous like lacquer. It was also very spoon-friendly, and the owner fell in love with it at first sight. Western-style plates are popular and often out of stock. Get yours quickly.

Diameter: approx. 23.5cm / Height: approx. 4cm

*As these are artisan works, each piece varies in color, shape, size, and thickness, resulting in individual differences.
*Yakishime works undergo changes over time. They are particularly prone to oil stains when first used, but by using them frequently without worrying, they will become well-seasoned and the vessel will develop beautifully. If you are concerned, soak the vessel in water and wipe it before use to make it less prone to change.
*Please refrain from using in a microwave, oven, or over direct heat.
*Returns and refunds are not accepted under any circumstances. We ask for your understanding before purchasing.

Brief Biography of Seikō Morioka
Born in Nara Prefecture in 1948, grew up in Wakayama Prefecture. Started pottery at the age of 25, and 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 in North and Central America, Southeast Asia, Korea, and India, learning about making vessels and earthenware. He is an artist who has garnered attention both domestically and internationally, with a large pot of his being part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.