Oribe Swirl Side Plate Origin_Kaga Mizuhiki symbolizing prosperity and good fortune

symbolizing prosperity and good fortune with its gracefully expanding form

this colorful set of small plates captures the beauty of Japan’s natural scenery

Inspired by komorebi—the poetic Japanese term for sunlight filtering light through tree leaves—each pair is crafted with graceful brushwork and finished with a matte texture

loose-leaf blends

two thick bamboo stalks are arranged to echo the shape of kanji “person” (人)

Oribe Swirl Side Plate Origin_Kaga Mizuhiki symbolizing prosperity and good fortuneThe shallow form of this side plate rests on three small feet, while a deeply carved spiral sweeps inward across the interior. The slightly irregular profile and hand shaped contours lend the plate a sense of movement, while carved ridges draw the eye toward the center of this round plate. Its substantial weight anchors the composition. Within these channels, Oribe glaze pools upon the surface, producing areas where green and blue appear to drift into