58 dinner plates

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

Several kilns have been built in their studio, centered around a massive wood-fired kiln over 10m long. Normally, wood-fired kilns are fired for 2-3 days, but Seikoh's signature Nanban Yakishime is fired for 10 consecutive days. A single firing consumes tens of tons of firewood.

The Morioka family employs a highly demanding production method like this. They have delivered vibrant works that feel as if they embody the energy of the flames within the kiln.

This is a Nanban Yakishime Western-style plate. Its highly usable shape and size make it ideal for those who want to try Yakishime for the first time. It was the most popular item among customers buying Seikoh's work for the first time in-store.

The owner used it when eating curry at home, and its surface, after decades of use, was glossy like lacquer. It was also pleasant to use with a spoon, and he fell in love with it at first sight. Western-style plates are popular and often out of stock. Please purchase early.

Diameter: Approximately 23.5cm / Height: Approximately 4cm

*As these are artisan works, each piece varies in color, shape, size, and thickness, resulting in individual differences.
*Yakishime pieces undergo changes over time. Especially when first used, they are prone to oil stains, but by using them regularly without concern, they will become uniformly seasoned, and the vessel will develop beautifully. If you are concerned, you can make them less prone to change by soaking them in water and wiping them before use.
*Please avoid using in microwaves,ovens, or direct flames.
*Returns and refunds are not accepted under any circumstances. Please understand this before making a purchase.

Seikoh Morioka Brief Biography
Born in Nara Prefecture in 1948, raised in Wakayama Prefecture. Began pottery at age 25, establishing 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. Subsequently, he traveled to kilns around the world, including North and Central America, Southeast Asia, Korea, and India, to study vessel and earthenware production. He is an artist who has attracted attention both domestically and internationally, with his large jars being held in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.