Moriyama Kiln - Round Plate, Small

  Handcrafted by Itaru Moriyama in Amakusa, Japan, each piece reflects a unique inspiration drawn from nature, with materials sourced from his own backyard soil. The matte texture adds a tactile dimension, making it a delight to use and display. Each piece varies slightly in glaze and size, ensuring that your piece is truly one of a kind. This product features a beautiful craze finish, allowing it to age gracefully while revealing deeper colors in the intricate crazing lines.  Sold separately Approximate measurement: 6 7/8" diameter x 3/4" H Weight: 9.96 oz Material: ceramic Care instruction: hand wash only, not oven safe  Story: Itaru Moriyama is a young ceramicist who started his own kiln after years of experience at a legendary ceramic company in the Amakusa area in Japan. During these years, he was making more than 200-250 plates and bowls everyday. Itaru said towards the end of his career at the company, he could make more than 200 pieces of the same bowls with his eyes closed