Ash Glazed Ridged Round Small Plate - Crafted By Jun Kato Sake Kajiken Seiji forms and glazes

Kajiken Seiji forms and glazes each plate by hand in Japan

shifting from center to rim

The glaze is not applied for effect — it is the result of kiln temperature and the clay beneath

Kousei Kobayashi forms and glazes each bowl by hand in Japan

Artisan: Tetsuya Kobayashi

Ash Glazed Ridged Round Small Plate - Crafted By Jun Kato Sake Kajiken Seiji forms and glazesFired with natural wood ash, this plate carries the quiet marks of the kiln on its surface the glaze settling in tones of grey and straw where the ash fell, shifting from center to rim. The surface gives food a quiet ground to rest against, never competing with what is placed on it. Jun Kato forms and fires each plate by hand in Japan, working at a pace that allows every piece to receive full attention. The result is a plate made to hold food well and