Blue Brush Rim Square Sauce Plate
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This square sauce plate is framed by broad indigo brushstrokes that bring character to its simple form. Painted with natural gosu pigment, the deep blue contrasts beautifully with the warmth of the muted gray-white body.
Thick and pleasantly weighty in the hand, it has a reassuring solidity, while the subtle irregularities of its hand-formed shape and painted decoration give each piece its own individuality. The nunome woven-cloth texture on the base, left naturally during the making process, is paired with an impressed maker's mark.
Crafted by the artisans of Omi Shimoda Toubou in Shiga Prefecture, each plate is shaped, painted, and fired entirely by hand within the sole workshop still carrying on this tradition. Born as everyday tableware for the region, it reflects the beauty and honest craftsmanship that have long defined the pottery.
DETAILS
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | L 10.5 cm (4.1 in) x W 10.5 cm (4.1 in) x H 1.5 cm (0.6 in) |
| Weight | 194 g (6.8 oz) |
| Material | Stoneware |
| Package Type | Paper box |
| Microwave | Yes |
| Dishwasher | Yes |
Maker / Brand
Omi Shimoda ware, an officially designated Traditional Craft of Shiga Prefecture, is today carried on by Omi Shimoda-yaki Toubou, established in 1994 as the craft's sole kiln. The craft began around 1750, yet was on the brink of extinction in 1989 when its final potter, Yamanaka Yasuzo, passed away. Yamanaka entrusted his techniques to apprentice Kosako Hajime, the head of the kiln. With local support, Kosako successfully revived the craft five years later.
The kiln specializes in entirely handcrafted vessels made from gray-white clay decorated with rustic designs in natural gosu, a cobalt blue pigment. Today, its vessels carry on the tradition as companions to the everyday table.
Crafts
Omi Shimoda ware, an officially designated Traditional Craft of Shiga Prefecture, is today carried on by Omi Shimoda-yaki Toubou, established in 1994 as the craft's sole kiln. The craft began around 1750, yet was on the brink of extinction in 1989 when its final potter, Yamanaka Yasuzo, passed away. Yamanaka entrusted his techniques to apprentice Kosako Hajime, the head of the kiln. With local support, Kosako successfully revived the craft five years later.
The kiln specializes in entirely handcrafted vessels made from gray-white clay decorated with rustic designs in natural gosu, a cobalt blue pigment. Today, its vessels carry on the tradition as companions to the everyday table.
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Sauce Plates
Ranging in style from elegant to kawaii, our collection of Japanese sauce plates is perfect for when you need something small yet versatile for your dining table. Conveniently sized for soy sauce and other condiments accompanying sushi or noodles, these dishes are also just right for bite-sized cheese, nuts, and appetizers. A must-have for any meal.
This category includes plates with diameters under 12.9 cm (5.1 in).
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Sometsuke is a decorative Japanese pottery technique also known as blue and white ceramics. This classic style is cherished around the world for its elegance. We offer a wide range of blue and white plates, bowls, drinkware, and more.
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