Shibaoka Yuta Plate

Stoneware

Dimensions: 17 x 17 cm

This square plate by Shibaoka Yuta is a powerful example of the expressive nature of traditional Bizen ceramics. Created through wood firing, it features a torn, almost mosaic-like surface with deep furrows and fine cracks—raw, unadorned, and full of character.

The color palette ranges from dark, earthy tones to warm shades of red—a result of the prolonged firing process and typical of Bizen. The irregular texture and natural imperfections follow the aesthetics of wabi-sabi, making the piece appear as though it were shaped by time and the elements.

A striking yet timeless plate that impresses less through perfection than through depth and presence.