Artist: Hitoshi Morimoto / Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture
Size: Φ36cm ; H39.2cm ; 7,700g
Material: Ceramic
- Artist Profile -
《Hitoshi Morimoto》
1976 Born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture
1999 Graduated from Tokyo Zokei University, Sculpture Department, then apprenticed under Seiya Toyoba in Mino.
2003 Started production in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture
2011- Participated in solo and group exhibitions in various locations
He creates Bizen ware fired in a wood-fired kiln, Shirobana (white flower) made by firing Bizen clay white, and pottery with glazes such as Ash glaze, Black glaze, Kiseto, and Kohiki.
/////About Glazed Items/////
・Kiseto (yellow ash glaze) is a type of Mino ware. It uses a glaze based on pine ash (pine ash used in climbing kilns) and is fired in a kerosene kiln.
・Black glaze uses a glaze based on onibata (iron-rich soil and stone). It is fired in a kerosene kiln.
・Ash glaze uses a glaze based on pine ash. It is fired in a kerosene kiln.
/////Instructions for Use/////
Ceramic has water absorbency. Soaking it in water before first use will make it less prone to staining. After use, please dry thoroughly before storing. We hope you enjoy the increasing character and earthy taste that develops with long-term use. Not suitable for use in ovens or direct flame. Please refrain from using a dishwasher.
///// About Handmade Products /////
Each of these products is handmade by the artist, so there may be individual differences in color, shape, and glaze application. Please consider the stated size as an estimate when purchasing.