Moon Rabbit Round Side Plate MAKER_Hirota Glass fitting well in the hand

fitting well in the hand

Thoughtful and beautifully made

The shape is crafted on a potter’s wheel

This Japanese bowl is handmade from cherry wood

The cherry blossom trunks are adorned with a single seashell

Moon Rabbit Round Side Plate MAKER_Hirota Glass fitting well in the handThis is a blue and white side plate crafted by Le Sanpei Kiln, designed to resemble the moon. Its speckled surface mimics cratered textures, while a delicate illustration of a rabbit playfully hopping across the plate brings a touch of whimsy and tradition. This design is created using a paper pattern in the shape of a rabbit, with gosu (pigment for painting) sprayed by blowing on the tip of a paintbrush to form the shape. This technique, called fuki