56 Western Dishes

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

The workshop has several kilns, with a gigantic wood-fired kiln over 10m long at its center. Normally, wood-fired kilns are fired for 2-3 days, but Mr. Seikou's signature Nanban Yakishime is fired for 10 consecutive days. One firing consumes tens of tons of firewood.

The Moriokas use such a labor-intensive production method. They have delivered vibrant works that convey the energy of the flames inside the kiln.

This is a Western-style plate with a Nanban Yakishime finish. 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 Mr. Seikou's works for the first time at the store.

The shop owner used it at home when serving curry, and the surface, which had been used for decades, was glossy like lacquer. The spoon fit well, and I fell in love with it at first sight. Western-style plates are popular and often out of stock. Please purchase early.

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

*As this is an artist's work, each piece varies in color, shape, size, thickness, etc., and there are individual differences.
*Yakishime works undergo経年変化 (aging). While oil stains are particularly likely to occur when first used, continued use without concern will allow the stains to blend in and the vessel to develop 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 microwaves, ovens, or over direct flame.
*Returns and refunds are not accepted. Please understand this before purchasing.

Biography of Seikou Morioka
Born in Nara Prefecture in 1948, grew up in Wakayama Prefecture. Began pottery at the age of 25, building 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 to make vessels and earthenware. He is an artist who has attracted attention both domestically and internationally, with his large jars held in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.