Medium-sized, square tile in marbled, Bizen "wild porcelain", by Kazuya Ishida from June 2026.
A stunning and dramatic work - flat, thin and slightly tapered at the edges and finished in swirls of dark grey and blue marbling with subtle washes of orange.
Each side is different, but equally effective, making it a versatile platform for serving - a stunning stage for delicious morsels.
dimensions
height: 1cm
width: 20cm
length: 20cm
base: 17cm
weight: 520g
Nb. this work is handmade and measurements are approximate.
Ceramic tile.
Bizen "wild porcelain".
Handmade in Japan.
About Bizen "wild porcelain"
Bizenware is traditionally made only with the dark brown clay of the Bizen area. However Kazuya is currently pioneering a new Bizen style featuring porcelain clay. On the edge of Bizen is the Tsuchihashi porcelain mine, whose raw material is normally crushed and highly processed for both industrial ceramics and refined tableware. However Kazuya is now taking the same raw materials and processing them by hand in the traditional Bizen way, producing a unique, textured white clay he’s calling Bizen "wild porcelain”.
See all his work in Bizen "wild porcelain".
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.