63 Dinner plates

*Due to a slight warp in the vessel, we recommend using it on a placemat or similar.

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

Several kilns have been built at their workshop, centered around a giant wood-fired kiln over 10m long. Typically, wood-fired kilns are fired for 2-3 days, but Seikou's signature Nanban Yakishime is fired continuously for 10 days. A single firing consumes tens of tons of firewood.

The Moriokas use a very demanding production method. They have provided us with vibrant pieces that feel as if they directly embody the energy of the flames inside the kiln.

This is a Nanban Yakishime Western-style plate. Its shape and size are very easy to use, making it highly recommended for those who want to try Yakishime for the first time. It was also the most popular item in our store for customers buying Seikou's work for the first time.

The owner used it at home for curry, and its surface, as if used for decades, was glossy like lacquer. It felt good with a spoon, and I immediately fell in love with it. These Western-style plates are popular and we don't have many in stock. Get yours soon.

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

*As these are artisan works, each piece varies in color, shape, size, and thickness, and there are individual differences.
*Yakishime pieces undergo changes over time. Oil stains are particularly likely to occur when first used, but if you continue to use it without worry, it will blend in completely and the vessel will 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 direct heat.
*No returns or refunds are accepted. We ask for your understanding when purchasing.

Seikou Morioka Brief Biography
Born in Nara Prefecture in 1948, raised 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 primarily focused on Yakishime ever since. Subsequently, traveled around the world visiting kilns in North to Central America, Southeast Asia, Korea, and India, learning about pottery and earthenware making. He is an internationally recognized artist, with one of his large jars held in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.