This finely modeled dish in the form of lotus petals by Yoshida　Yoshihiko (b. 1936) is distinguished by its beautifully executed white slip surface, which enhances the subtle rhythm of the form. The soft, matte texture of the slip creates a refined contrast with the gentle contours of the vessel, resulting in a work of quiet elegance and presence.
While conceived as a dish, the piece may also be appreciated as an object, a serving vessel, or a flower container, reflecting the artist’s flexible approach to form and function. It was exhibited in one of the artist’s solo exhibitions, underscoring its place within his established body of work.

Born in Utsunomiya in 1936, Yoshida began his ceramic training under Toyozō Arakawa in 1956. He established his own kiln in 1969 and held his first solo exhibition at Mitsukoshi Department Store in 1970. Since then, he has exhibited widely in Japan and abroad, including at major museums such as the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Dallas Museum of Art, which have acquired his works. His practice is characterized by a deep engagement with traditional ceramic techniques, reinterpreted through a contemporary sensibility.