Artist: Hitoshi Morimoto / Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture
Size: W22cm ; D21cm ; H20.8cm ; 2,550g
Material: Ceramic
- Artist Profile -
《Hitoshi Morimoto》
1976 Born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture
1999 Graduated from Tokyo Zokei University, Department of Sculpture, then apprenticed to Seiya Toyoba in Mino.
2003 Began production in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture
2011- Participated in solo and group exhibitions in various locations
He produces Bizen ware fired in a wood-fired kiln, Shirahana (white Bizen ware) made from white-fired Bizen clay, and glazed vessels such as ash glaze, black glaze, Kise-Seto, and Kohiki.
///// About Glazed Items /////
・Kise-Seto (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 clay stone). It is fired in a kerosene kiln.
・Ash glaze uses a glaze based on pine ash. It is fired in a kerosene kiln.
///// Precautions for Use /////
Ceramics are absorbent. Before initial use, run water through them to make them less prone to staining. After use, dry thoroughly before storing. We hope you enjoy the increasing character and earthy flavor that develops with years of use. Do not use in an oven or over direct heat. Please refrain from using a dishwasher.
///// About Handmade Products /////
Each item is handmade by the artist, and there may be individual differences in color, shape, and glaze application. Please consider the stated size as a guide when purchasing.