Oribe Green Fan Plate
Oribe Green Fan Plate
Oribe Green Fan Plate
Oribe Green Fan Plate
Oribe Green Fan Plate
Oribe Green Fan Plate
Oribe Green Fan Plate

Oribe Green Fan Plate

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Elevate your dining experience with the historic Tajimi ceramic Oribe Green Fan Plate, a piece designed to infuse your table with good fortune and vibrant elegance. This exquisite plate beautifully marries traditional Japanese aesthetics with contemporary dining, making it a captivating addition to any home.

The graceful fan shape, revered in Japan since ancient times as a symbol of prosperity and good luck, brings a warm and joyful ambiance to both celebratory occasions and everyday meals. It’s more than just tableware; it’s a bearer of happiness.

What truly sets this plate apart is the distinctive hue of Oribe ware, a celebrated style within Tajimi ceramics. Its foundation of soft, inviting green is artfully speckled with charming red and pink accents, creating a soothing visual tapestry that calms the mind. Simply placing this plate on your table instantly brightens the atmosphere, transforming any meal into a special event.

The Rich History and Diverse Charm of historic Tajimi ceramic

The legacy of historic Tajimi ceramic traces back to Japan's Momoyama period, a golden age when the art of the tea ceremony flourished. Esteemed tea masters of the era deeply cherished Tajimi ceramics for their embodiment of the "wabi-sabi" aesthetic – a profound appreciation for beauty that is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete. This deep connection fostered the remarkable development of historic Tajimi ceramic.

historic Tajimi ceramic is renowned for its diverse range of styles, each with its own unique character:

  • Kizeto: Elegant, pale yellow glazes that evoke a sense of serene beauty.
  • Setoguro: Lustrous, deep black glazes, often with a striking, almost metallic sheen.
  • Shino Ware: Characterized by its soft, milky white glaze and a tactile, inviting texture.
  • Oribe Ware: A truly unique and distinctive green design, as showcased in this very plate, known for its bold colors and often playful patterns.

Today, historic Tajimi ceramic stands as a testament to enduring craftsmanship, accounting for over half of Japan's total ceramic production. Its unparalleled quality and vast diversity continue to earn high acclaim both within Japan and across the globe.

Important Notes on Your Purchase

As with all handcrafted ceramics, each historic Tajimi ceramic Oribe Green Fan Plate possesses its own unique character. You may observe slight variations in color, texture, and finish from piece to piece. These subtle differences are not imperfections, but rather a cherished hallmark of authentic, artisan craftsmanship, ensuring your plate is truly one-of-a-kind. We kindly ask for your understanding and appreciation of these beautiful handmade qualities.

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 21 cm (8.3 in) x L 17.6 cm (6.9 in) x H 5.8 cm (2.3 in)
Material ceramic
Weight 445 g (1.1 lbs)
Microwave
  • No
Dishwasher
  • Dishwasher safe