Hitoshi Morimoto No 7. Bizen Vase
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Morimoto's vessels exemplify Bizen ware, an unglazed wood-fired pottery tradition from one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns. His work showcases the range of natural fire effects achieved through week-long firings in his climbing kiln. Working with Inbe clay, he creates forms that balance sculptural geometry with organic surface variation. Warm earth tones emerge from the high iron content of the clay, while subtle gradations in color map the movement of heat and flame across each piece.
Morimoto works in the half-century-old kiln built by his father, producing both traditional unglazed Bizen ware and glazed pieces that bring together regional techniques. The clay is sourced from local historic fields, maintaining the direct connection between material, place, and the craft that has shaped this community for over a millennium.
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Country Of Origin : Japan
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- Hand wash only with neutral detergent and a soft sponge or cloth. Avoid abrasive scrubbers, scouring pads, and cleansers.
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About Hitoshi Morimoto 森本 仁
Born in 1976 in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, Japan, Hitoshi Morimoto grew up immersed in his family's Bizen pottery workshop. Bizen ware is one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns, an unglazed stoneware fired at high temperatures where natural patterns emerge from wood ash and flame during the week-long firing process.
After studying sculpture at Tokyo Zokei University, Morimoto apprenticed under Seiya Toyoba in Gifu, where he learned Mino pottery traditions. In 2003, he established his practice in the semi-underground climbing kiln his father constructed half a century earlier, where he continues to fire his work today.
Morimoto's work is deeply rooted in place. The clay he uses is mined from fields in Inbe, the historic district that has been the heart of Bizen pottery production for over 1,000 years. He produces both unglazed Bizen-ware with natural ash effects and glazed works that merge Bizen heritage with Mino techniques. For Morimoto, creating pottery in this area means sustaining an unbroken bond between craft, community, and the land that has shaped this tradition for centuries.