60 Western dinner plates

The Morioka couple, Seikou and Hisako, create pottery at the foot of Mt. Koya in Wakayama Prefecture. They have been making pottery for 50 years.

Their studio houses several kilns, centered around a huge wood-fired kiln over 10m long. Typically, wood-fired kilns are fired for 2-3 days, but Seikou's signature Nanban Yakishime (stoneware) is fired continuously for 10 days, consuming tens of tons of firewood in a single firing.

The Moriokas use this very demanding production method. They have provided us with vibrant pieces that convey the raw energy of the flames in the kiln.  

This is a Nanban Yakishime western-style plate. Its highly practical shape and size make it ideal for those who are new to yakishime. It was the most popular item in our store for customers making their first purchase of Seikou's work.

When the shop owner used it for curry at home, the surface, which had been used for decades, had a glossy, lacquer-like appearance. Spoons felt comfortable on it, 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 pieces, each item varies in color, shape, size, and thickness, resulting in individual differences.
*Yakishime pieces undergo aging. While oil stains are particularly prone to appearing at first, the vessel will develop beautifully as it is used consistently. If you are concerned, you can make it less likely to change by soaking it in water and wiping it before use.
*Please refrain from using in a microwave,oven, or over direct flame.
*Returns and refunds are not accepted under any circumstances. Please understand this before making a purchase.

Biography of Seikou Morioka
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 one of his large jars being held in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.