Black Matte Large Serving Plate
Black Matte Large Serving Plate
Black Matte Large Serving Plate
Black Matte Large Serving Plate
Black Matte Large Serving Plate
Black Matte Large Serving Plate
Black Matte Large Serving Plate

Black Matte Large Serving Plate

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Elevate Your Dining Experience with historic Tajimi ceramic

Introduce a touch of sophisticated depth to your table with this exquisite historic Tajimi ceramic Black Matte Large Serving Plate. A testament to traditional Japanese aesthetics, its minimalist design commands attention, effortlessly elevating every meal from everyday dining to grand celebrations.

Striking Design & Versatile Functionality

Crafted with a luxurious matte black finish, the plate features subtle, brushstroke-like grey accents that create a captivating sense of depth and balance. This unique detailing embodies a modern Japanese sensibility, making it a perfect centerpiece for any decor. Its generous size offers endless possibilities:

  • Ideal for presenting impressive main courses at dinner parties.
  • Perfect for artful arrangements, reminiscent of fine Japanese cuisine.
  • Designed to enhance the visual appeal of your culinary creations, making every dish shine.

The Enduring Legacy of historic Tajimi ceramic

Originating in Japan's Gifu Prefecture, primarily around Toki City, historic Tajimi ceramic boasts a rich history dating back to the Momoyama period. Its evolution was deeply intertwined with the flourishing tea ceremony, where it became cherished by tea masters who embraced the Japanese aesthetic of "wabi-sabi." Over centuries, historic Tajimi ceramic has diversified into various distinctive styles, including:

  • Kiseki: Refined pale yellow glazes.
  • Setoguro: Lustrous jet-black finishes.
  • Shino: Soft, milky white textures.
  • Oribe: Unique, vibrant green glazes.

Today, historic Tajimi ceramic continues to be a cornerstone of Japanese daily life, accounting for over half of all ceramic tableware produced in the country, a testament to its enduring quality and beauty.

A Note on Handcrafted Beauty

Each historic Tajimi ceramic piece is meticulously handcrafted, resulting in slight variations in color, texture, and finish. These subtle differences are not imperfections but rather the unique hallmarks of artisanal craftsmanship, adding to the individual character and charm of your plate. We invite you to cherish these distinctive qualities as part of its inherent beauty.

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 D 26 cm (10.2 in) x H 4.4 cm (1.7 in)
Material ceramic
Weight 716 g (1.6 lbs)
Microwave
  • Microwave safe
Dishwasher
  • Dishwasher safe