Tea heart small plate Plover pottery Kitagama Kasen Hiroshige Kato Seto ware

Utensils with a simple expression

A cute small plate in the shape of a houndstooth pattern. The Chagokoro series features small plates featuring traditional Oribe patterns. The deep, clear blue lapis lazuli color has an outstanding presence even though it is small. It has a somewhat nostalgic atmosphere, and will create a peaceful time at your dining table.

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 karinto. Taking advantage of the plover shape, it is also wonderful when mixed with condiments such as green onions, ginger, and wasabi. They can also be stacked, so it's a good idea to keep multiple copies for your family or guests.

Size	Diameter approx. 11.5~12.0×8.1~8.6cm Height approx. 1.0~1.3cm
Weight	Approx. 69g
Material	Ceramics
Microwave Dishwasher	Microwave ○ Dishwasher ○
Direct fire Oven	Direct Fire × Oven ○
Artist's recommended maintenance	・We recommend sealing the product 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 containers and things you should understand when purchasing < /u>< /span>

About series development

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Kitagama Kasen Hiroshige Kato

1959 Born in Akatsu-cho, Seto City, Aichi Prefecture After graduating from Meiji University in 1983, 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

Many pots are baked at once. [Image provided by Kitagama Kasen Hiroshige Kato]