








Calico Cat Silhouette Plate
Bring Warmth and Whimsy to Your Table with an Adorable Calico Cat Silhouette Plate.
Discover a touch of heartwarming charm with our Calico Cat Silhouette Plate, a delightful creation from historic Tajimi ceramic – a celebrated traditional craft born in Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Crafted with a soft ivory base, this plate features an endearing cat silhouette and a warm, mottled glaze reminiscent of a calico cat's unique markings, adding a playful splash of color and personality to any setting.
Charming Design & Versatile Functionality
- Adorable Design: The gently curved, round form is adorned with an irresistible calico cat silhouette, a true delight for any cat lover. Each plate boasts a unique, handcrafted glaze, ensuring no two pieces are exactly alike and adding to its individual charm.
- Multi-Purpose Utility: This versatile piece is perfect as a dessert plate for your favorite treats, a charming side dish to complement your meals, or even as an elegant trinket tray for jewelry, keys, or other small treasures. It’s a functional and beautiful addition that seamlessly integrates into your daily life.
- Authentically Made in Japan: Meticulously crafted using traditional historic Tajimi ceramic techniques, this plate combines robust durability with exquisite beauty, making it ideal for everyday use.
Important Note Before Purchase:
Due to the handcrafted nature of historic Tajimi ceramic, each plate is unique. Variations in color, texture, and glaze patterns may occur and differ slightly from the product images. These subtle differences are a testament to its artisanal quality and should be appreciated as part of its handmade charm.
The Legacy of historic Tajimi ceramic: A Japanese Tradition
The historic Tajimi ceramic tradition, from which this plate originates, represents a significant portion of Japan's ceramic production. Its rich history dates back to the Momoyama period, a golden age when the tea ceremony culture flourished. Developed primarily around Toki City in Gifu Prefecture, historic Tajimi ceramic was highly prized by many tea masters during the era that gave birth to Japan's profound 'wabi-sabi' aesthetic.
historic Tajimi ceramic encompasses a diverse range of styles, including the refined pale yellow of Kizeto, the lustrous black of Setoguro, the soft milky white of Shino, and the distinctive green patterns of Oribe. Today, historic Tajimi ceramic accounts for over half of all ceramic tableware produced in Japan, a testament to its exceptional diversity and superior quality, which is highly regarded both domestically and internationally.
Enrich your daily life with this historic Tajimi ceramic plate, where an adorable cat design meets centuries of Japanese tradition. It also makes a thoughtful and unique gift for loved ones.
The Legacy of Tajimi: A Golden Age of Ceramics
This piece originates from the historic kilns of the Tajimi region, an area whose very foundations are built on millennia of pottery making. During the turbulent Azuchi-Momoyama period (late 16th century), master potters fleeing war found sanctuary here. Supported by powerful warlords like Oda Nobunaga and visionary tea masters, they abandoned perfect symmetry to embrace the dramatic, irregular beauty of nature. To hold this vessel is to touch a 400-year-old story of political intrigue, artistic rebellion, and the relentless pursuit of the perfect tea ceremony.
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | W 22.2 cm (8.7 in) x L 18.2 cm (7.2 in) x H 3.9 cm (1.5 in) |
| Material | ceramic |
| Weight | 414 g (0.9 lbs) |
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