{"product_id":"53-洋皿","title":"53 Western Dinner Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMr. and Mrs. Morioka are potters who work at the foot of Mt. Koya in Wakayama Prefecture.\u003c\/span\u003e They say it has been 50 years since they started pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTheir 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.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-utf-8\"\u003e One firing consumes tens of tons of firewood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Moriokas use a very demanding production method. They have delivered vibrant works that evoke the energy of the flames in the kiln. \u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter: Approx. 23cm \/ Height: Approx. 4cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*As this is a handcrafted piece, there may be individual differences in color, shape, size, and thickness.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Please refrain from using in microwave ovens,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e ovens, or direct heat.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Returns and refunds are not accepted. We appreciate your understanding before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSeikou Morioka Brief Biography\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBorn 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.\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"森岡成好 \/ Shigeyoshi Morioka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49777652695317,"sku":null,"price":173.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0518\/9124\/1110\/files\/260212_FFT21271.jpg?v=1771056251","url":"https:\/\/foodforthoughttokyo.com\/en-us\/products\/53-%e6%b4%8b%e7%9a%bf","provider":"FOOD FOR THOUGHT | フードフォーソート","version":"1.0","type":"link"}