Kitagama Kasen Hiroshige Kato Flower-shaped Sauce Plate Ofuke | Seto Ware
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Tablewares with a simple expression
A small plate with nice sparkling penetrations. 
The transparent light blue color of the Ofuke glaze creates a refreshing atmosphere. It reminds me of the sky or a lake, and just looking at it seems to calm my mind. ``On a rainy day, I want you to look at this pottery, feel the sunny weather, and spend time filled with smiles.'' This is Mr. Kato's warm feeling. 
Small but hardworking
It's perfect to top with a snack and take a break with a cup of tea. It also goes well with seasonal nerikiri or yokan. Add Western sweets such as macarons or cookies to create a modern and stylish dish. It is useful not only for snacks, but also for placing chopstick rests such as pickles and pickles. They can also be stacked, so it's a good idea to keep multiple copies for your family or guests. 
| Size | Diameter approx. 10.8-11.4cm Height approx. 2.0-2.5m |
|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 100g |
| Material | Ceramics |
| Microwave Dishwasher |
Microwave ○ Dishwasher ○ |
| Open fire Oven |
Open fire × Oven ○ |
| Author's recommended maintenance | ・We recommend sealing the oven before use. ・After using the container, wash it as soon as possible, dry it thoroughly, and store it in a dry place. Insufficient drying may cause mold and odors. Even if there are stains, please do not use bleach as it will damage the texture of the penetration. |
| Product characteristics/ Handling precautions |
・Based on the material of tea pottery. As you use it, the penetration will grow, and you will notice changes in color and texture over time. ・As it is handmade, each item may vary slightly in color, shape, size , thickness, etc., and there are individual differences. ・There may be pinholes, etc., and the pattern and color may be different. ・Recommended for those who want to enjoy the warm texture that is unique to handmade products, each with a different look. ・Prices may be reviewed or revised depending on the artist or pottery. |
Things you should know before purchasing
What creates the expression of a pottery is things that cannot be seen in mass-produced items, such as spots, scratches, unevenness in the glaze, shading, and bending of the shape. The charm of handmade pottery is that it may have pinholes, intrusions, distortions, etc., and is not perfectly arranged, but each one is slightly different in color, size, and shape, and no two are exactly the same. Please enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime encounter as these are the unique characteristics of handmade pottery. 【Individual difference】 
Each piece is different in size and color shading. [Uneven color/uneven baking] 
The glaze is carefully applied one by one by hand, so the glaze may not be applied evenly. During firing, the temperature varies depending on the location of the kiln, resulting in uneven firing. [Other notes] 〇Products that have passed inspection by the pottery and artist are inspected again and delivered to the customer.
■For more information, please see here. Characteristics of items and things you should understand when purchasing
About series development
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Kitagama Kasen Hiroshige Kato
1959 Born in Akatsu-cho, Seto City, Aichi Prefecture
1983 After graduating from Meiji University he entered the family business Kasen Toen and studied under his grandfather Senzaemon and father Kasen.
1987 Participated in Los Angeles JAPAN Expo
1998 Inherited the 12th generation of Akatsuyaki pottery Kitagama
2003 Supervised and published the new edition of Introduction to Ceramics (Tatsumi Publishing)
2019 Workshop at The Potters’ studio in San Francisco, USA Workshop in Barcelona, Spain Nagoya Gakuin University Part-time lecturer (ceramics theory, ceramics practice)
This pottery has been in operation for 12 generations since the Edo period in the Seto and Akatsu areas. Based on tea kaiseki pottery, we continue to use local materials and techniques to create pottery that is useful for everyday use. Tea pottery is something that can be used and cultivated. We hope you enjoy using it for a long time, just like you would with wood, cloth, leather, etc.
Seto ware
Seto ware is a general term for pottery made mainly in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, which is a rare production area in Japan where both pottery and porcelain are fired. Ceramics are characterized by decorations that make full use of glaze, as exemplified by the country's traditional craft ``Akatsu ware,'' while porcelain is decorated with beautiful blue colors using a pigment called Gosu, typified by ``Seto Sometsuke ware.'' It's a feature. There is such a wide variety of pottery that it is said that ``There is nothing that cannot be made in Seto.''
Photo from the artist
It brings out the green color of the green vegetables with sesame dressing. 
[Image provided by Kitagama Kasen Hiroshige Kato]
Customer coordination
〇From tanaty__210 (instagram) 
Perfect size for daifuku and manju. The silhouette of the flower ring makes your dishes and snacks look elegant.
Kiln owner's recommendation for maintenance
-After use, wash the pot as soon as possible, dry it thoroughly, and store it in a dry place. Insufficient drying may cause mold and odor.
Product Characteristics/Handling Precautions
-There may be pinholes, patterns, and colors may vary.
-The surface of the items may have very small "black spots" or "paint splashes" or "pinholes that do not reach the base of the items.
-This product is recommended for those who want to enjoy the warm texture of handmade products with a different look and feel for each piece.
-The surface of the glaze may be cracked during use, but this is not a crack or breakage and will not interfere with its use.
-Prices are subject to review and revision by artists and potters.
What you need to know before purchasing
-The charm of handmade items lies in the fact that no two items are exactly alike, with pinholes, penetrations, distortions, and the like, and that the colors, size, and shape of each piece vary slightly from one to another.
-The coloring, size, and shape of each piece is slightly different, and the charm of handmade items lies in the fact that they are not exactly the same.
-The finish is relatively uniform, but because it is handmade, there are individual differences in shape, size, color, and so on. Uneven color/uneven firing Because the glaze is applied by hand, the glaze may not be applied evenly. The firing process is also uneven because the temperature varies depending on the firing location in the kiln.