Arita kiln | Sumikiri square plate supervised by Shingo Oka - Kikukaraso

**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/65535/54008312139_06a2b35724.jpg **Chrysanthemum tangerine cut into square dishes** The "sumi-kiri" cut-outs at the four corners of the square plate add an elegant and soft touch to the overall shape. The traditional chrysanthemum and tangerine pattern is the theme. On both ends of the square plate, the swaying posture of chrysanthemums is outlined with smooth and free strokes. 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. 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. **Things to note:** **This series of square dishes is made from the early Imari blue and white porcelain glazing technique "Ri Chao Glaze" used by Arita ware from 1616 to 1650, and traces of manual glazing are deliberately left on the plate body. Therefore, it is normal for the plate body to have uneven glaze conditions.** **※Since the original Japanese factory does not provide an outer box for this product, it will be packaged in bubble wrap when shipped. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.**