51 Western-style dish

The Morioka couple are potters who create their works at the foot of Mt. Koya in Wakayama Prefecture. They say 50 years have passed since they began pottery.

The studio has several kilns, centered around a giant wood-fired kiln over 10 meters long. Usually, wood-fired kilns are fired for 2-3 days, but Seikou's signature Nanban Yakishime is fired for 10 consecutive days. One firing consumes tens of tons of firewood.

The Moriokas work with a very demanding production method. They have delivered vibrant works that capture the energy of the flames inside the kiln.

This is a Western-style plate made with Nanban Yakishime. Its shape and size are very user-friendly, making it 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 at the store.

The shop owner used it for curry at home, and the surface, after decades of use, was glossy and lacquer-like. It was also pleasant to use with a spoon, and I fell in love with it at first sight. These Western-style plates are popular and often out of stock. Please order soon.

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. Stains from oil are particularly likely to occur when first used, but by continuing to use them without concern, the entire piece will blend in and the vessel will develop beautifully. If you are concerned, soak the piece in water and wipe it before use to make it less prone to change.
*Please avoid using in microwaves, ovens, or direct flame.
*Returns and refunds are not accepted under any circumstances. Please understand this before making a purchase.

Seikou Morioka: Brief Biography
Born in Nara Prefecture in 1948, grew up in Wakayama Prefecture. Began pottery at age 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, including North and Central America, Southeast Asia, Korea, and India, to learn about making vessels and earthenware. He is an artist who has attracted attention both domestically and internationally, with a large jar of his work in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.