Medium-sized "Abyss" plate in Bizen black-fired "wild porcelain", by Kazuya Ishida from June 2026.

Kazuya-san's "Abyss" works are formed from wood-fired wild porcelain clay mixed with cobalt, resulting in a dazzling galaxy of textured blue and white.

This magnificent example is no exception, featuring a raised rim around flat central area, strewn with small white ceramic shards in a background of pale and dark blue - reminiscent of a deep, frozen alpine pool.

This is one of two Abyss plates in this series - sold individually but perfect as a pair.

dimensions
height: 2.6cm
diameter: 22.5cm
base:  21.5cm
weight: 1.195kg

Nb. this work is handmade and measurements are approximate.

Ceramic plate.
Porcelain clay.
Handmade in Japan.

See all Kazuya's plates, as well as our full selection by Kazuya Ishida.

Kazuya Ishida was born into a family of potters in Bizen, Japan, where he still works and lives. While he's a master at the traditional unglazed, high-fired, Bizen style, he brings energy, creativity and restless experimentation to every aspect of his making - producing work that is at once fresh and exciting while still honouring its traditional roots.

Ishida is also a born teacher and generously shares his immense knowledge around the world - regularly hosting international workshops on every aspect of throwing, firing and kiln building.

Read more more about this exceptional and visionary ceramic artist.