Oribe Swirl Side Plate Origin_Kaga Mizuhiki blending seamlessly into a modern

blending seamlessly into a modern tea setting while retaining its timeless sense of refinement

symbolizing prosperity and good fortune with its gracefully expanding form

True to a centuries-old tradition of cutting intricate patterns onto the surface

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

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

Oribe Swirl Side Plate Origin_Kaga Mizuhiki blending seamlessly into a modernThe 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