Hataman Touen Moist Sakura Imari Nabeshima Ware Sauce Plate

This Sakura (cherry blossom-shaped) sauce plate is from the moist series by Hataman Touen of Imari Nabeshima Ware. 

The graceful matte celadon texture conveys tenderness the moment you touch it. The moist and gentle surface finish is the unique technology of Hataman Touen. 

The colors of the food will shine through, making meals more enjoyable. It can be topped with condiments or small side dishes as well as sauces. It would also make a great presentation piece on a platter or in a lunch box. 

The traditional technique of Nabeshima ware is characterized by a pale blue color reminiscent of the morning of the Okawachiyama in a light mist. Hataman Touen has taken on the challenge of creating a new expression of celadon porcelain, and has created matte-textured "moist" series with a sandblasted finish. The moist texture is very smooth to the touch, and the fresh green gradation gives a cool and refreshing feeling.

Nabeshima celadon is a rare green-colored glaze produced from high-quality celadon ore mined in the Okawachiyama using a secret formula never before used outside of the area. This contrast creates a wide range of gradations in the ware and accentuates the sense of depth, which is one of the traditional techniques of Nabeshima ware.

Hataman Touen is a company that aims to "create a new Nabeshima" along with passing on the history and traditional craft of Imari Nabeshima ware, which has continued for 370 years. Based on the belief that "traditional crafts can only be inherited if they are closely connected to daily life, "the company offers tableware that enriches the spirit and sensibility in accordance with modern lifestyles.

PRODUCT DETAIL

• Dimension: D10.6cm(4.2in) x H1.8cm(0.7in) 
• Material: Porcelain 
• Origin: Made in Japan - Imari Nabeshima Ware
• Brand: Hataman Touen