Arita Kiln | Produced by Shingo Oka under the supervision of Sumikiri Square Plate - Chrysanthemum Painting

**About Oka Shingo** Born in Sasebo, Nagasaki, Kyushu, Japan, he is a well-known ceramic artist active in the Japanese contemporary ceramics industry. He is proficient in various traditional ceramic techniques. In 1993, he founded the "Tianping Kiln" and painted traditional paintings with his freehand, freehand and unconventional sensibility. The decorations on pottery are internationally renowned, and their carefully designed ceramic works can be seen in many well-known Japanese restaurants. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53989745760_b6446d533e_c.jpg **This series of ceramic vessels is supervised by Oka Shingo himself** From the clay to the glaze formula, everything is personally selected and specified by him. He also goes to the kiln factory to discuss with the craftsmen and guide the painting techniques. Each piece is hand-finished using the superb skills of Arita Kiln's professional workers. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54007039722_acf5dcc787.jpg **Chrysanthemum painted corner cut square plate** The "sumi-kiri" cut corners at the four corners of the square plate add an elegant and soft touch to the overall shape. Subverting the complex composition of traditional chrysanthemum paintings, the vivid and beautiful chrysanthemums are outlined with smooth and free strokes at both ends of the square plate. Paired with the simple white glaze with faint iron gray dots, it perfectly sets off its graceful and delicate texture; Oka Shingo deliberately retains the traces of hand-glazing, and the natural touch is addictive. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54008278719_54436415ac.jpg The length and width are 17.5cm, which can be used to hold small portions of staple food for 1 to 2 people. Or it is suitable for displaying various snacks, dishes, salads and desserts. **Since the original Japanese factory does not provide an outer box for this product, it will be packed with bubble wrap when shipped. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.**