This is a beautiful Bizen-yaki (Bizen ware) large bowl, 27cm in diameter and 7.5cm high. It is a work by Shuichi Iwamoto, and is recommended for Kaiseki cuisine. It can be used in various situations as a large serving bowl. Shuichi Iwamoto Born in Kitani, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture in 1935. Awarded at the Nika Exhibition of Painting in 1970, and received the Tokusen Award (Special Selection). Completed the Bizen Ceramic Art Center in 1971. Established his own kiln (Manto-gama) in 1973. Selected and awarded at the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition, the East Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and the Chunichi International Ceramic Art Exhibition. Selected for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition. Received the Tokusen Award at the Genkakai Exhibition. Selected for the "Tea Ceremony Art Exhibition" at the Tabe Museum. Selected for the Kanazawa Craft Grand Prize Competition. Selected for the Biennale Exhibition. Received a special prize at the Sake Vessel Exhibition. Awarded at the Japan Kogei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition.