【303select】Arita Ware | Japan Sometsuke Peony Chrysanthemum Small Plate

This 3-inch Sometsuke Peony Chrysanthemum small plate from Keizan Kiln, paired with bright porcelain, features meticulously hand-painted Sometsuke peony patterns by artisans. This opulent Japanese aesthetic gently blooms across the plate, showcasing the unique warmth of handcrafted artistry in every stroke. It fully embodies the pure white texture and light, delicate feel characteristic of Arita Ware. When paired with simple elements, it allows for a more free and effortless enjoyment of daily life, making it an ideal companion for your everyday moments. Dishes are beautifully enhanced against the clean, elegant white porcelain, highlighting the warmth of everyday enjoyment. Arita Ware porcelain features a smooth rim and fine texture, making it excellent for plating. Even the simplest dishes can effortlessly achieve a refined look, allowing you to experience the joy of exquisite culinary presentation at home, bringing beauty to your table and a sense of comforting aesthetics to your life. What is "Sometsuke"? "Sometsuke" is an underglaze decoration technique that uses "blue" pigment for painting. "Tsuke" means "decoration," thus "decorating with blue pigment." This technique is commonly seen in Chinese blue and white porcelain from the Ming and Qing dynasties. In Japan, it is showcased on particularly white and light Arita Ware, where the resulting blue hue is exceptionally clean, earning its name "Sometsuke," reminiscent of indigo-dyed fabrics. This ceramic technique involves applying glaze to bisque ware (semi-finished pieces) before a single high-temperature firing. Controlling the color variations is extremely difficult, making it a highly skillful and experienced method of painting and coloring. While this limits the range of suitable pigments, the finished pattern is covered with a transparent glaze layer, giving the porcelain surface a smooth and exceptionally luminous texture. Combined with the characteristic whiteness and lightness of Arita Ware, the entire piece appears exceptionally translucent and wear-resistant, making it ideal for everyday use. Suitable for Serving | Various small dishes, snacks, dipping sauces, etc. Applicable Appliances | ✓ Microwave × Oven Cleaning Method | 303 recommends hand washing as the best cleaning method. For glazed products (overglaze enamel), it is not recommended to use methods other than hand washing to avoid damage to the glaze. ✓ Hand Wash: Can be cleaned with a soft cloth or sponge. ✓ Dishwasher: Prolonged use in a dishwasher, with its vibrations and cleaning cycles, may cause minor damage to thin porcelain. × Dish Dryer About Arita Ware Arita Ware originates from Saga Prefecture, the birthplace of Japanese ceramics. In the 1650s, it even gained popularity in Europe, opening up an international perspective for Japanese pottery. Its most distinctive features are its white and light texture, a hard yet glass-like fineness, and an unprecedented ceramic quality that amazed many. Combined with opulent Japanese decorative designs, it was highly favored by European nobility at the time. For over 400 years, Arita Ware has fostered a unique Japanese aesthetic consciousness through tradition and innovation. Since 2016, new initiatives like the SAGAMA project have begun, showcasing the beauty of integrating modern and traditional craftsmanship. Brand Story | About Keizan Kiln (溪山窯) Founded in 1957 by the first-generation owner, Mr. Ryuichi Shinohara, and inheriting 400 years of craftsmanship, it was named after the beautiful Sarugawa Valley near the kiln. Keizan Kiln initially focused on producing tableware for the Imperial family and high-end Japanese restaurants. However, with the changing times, it gradually transitioned to producing tableware suitable for everyday home use. Each piece from Keizan Kiln is hand-painted by artisans, whose exquisite skills and color control imbue every item with a unique hand-painted warmth, offering elegant details and practicality. They are dedicated to conveying that using Keizan Kiln tableware can bring more comfort and joy to the user's daily life. Imported from Japan × Made in Saga Prefecture × Produced by Keizan Kiln Kiln | Keizan Kiln Material | Arita Ware Porcelain (Amakusa Touseki from Kumamoto Prefecture) Color | White Porcelain, Sometsuke Specifications | - 3-inch Small Plate / Dimensions | Approx. ∅9 × H 2 cm / Weight | Approx. 65 g