Charming Cat Face Round Plate
Charming Cat Face Round Plate
Charming Cat Face Round Plate
Charming Cat Face Round Plate
Charming Cat Face Round Plate
Charming Cat Face Round Plate
Charming Cat Face Round Plate
Charming Cat Face Round Plate

Charming Cat Face Round Plate

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Infuse your dining experience with a touch of playful charm and timeless Japanese artistry. This exquisite historic Tajimi ceramic Cat Face Round Plate is more than just a dish; it's a unique piece designed to bring a smile to your face with its boldly depicted, adorable feline expression.

Proudly hailing from Gifu Prefecture, Japan, this traditional historic Tajimi ceramic plate boasts a sophisticated aesthetic combined with a captivating cat face design that instantly captures hearts. It's not only a stylish addition to your home's tableware collection but also serves as a special, delightful food plate for your beloved feline companion. Guaranteed to make every mealtime a little more joyful, this is a must-have item from our premium collection.

The Rich Heritage of historic Tajimi ceramic

historic Tajimi ceramic boasts an ancient and storied history, flourishing alongside the revered 'Tea Ceremony' culture during Japan's Momoyama period. Primarily produced in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, historic Tajimi ceramic was particularly cherished by tea masters who embraced the profound aesthetics of Wabi-Sabi. Its diverse expressions are a testament to centuries of craftsmanship:

  • Kizeto: Characterized by its elegant, pale yellow hue.
  • Setoguro: Known for its lustrous, deep black glaze.
  • Shino: Distinguished by its soft, milky white finish.
  • Oribe: Unique to historic Tajimi ceramic, featuring distinctive green patterns and often playful designs.

Today, historic Tajimi ceramic is deeply woven into the fabric of Japanese daily life, accounting for over half of the nation's ceramic production. This very plate carries forward that rich legacy and the masterful skill of generations of artisans.

Important Note on Handcrafted historic Tajimi ceramic

As a testament to its authentic, handcrafted nature, each historic Tajimi ceramic product possesses unique characteristics. You may observe slight variations in texture, color, and finish from one plate to another. These subtle differences are not imperfections but rather the charming hallmarks of artisanal craftsmanship, making your piece truly one-of-a-kind. We kindly ask for your understanding and appreciation of these unique 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 D 19 cm (7.5 in) x H 3.7 cm (1.5 in)
Material diatomaceous earth, metal
Weight 420 g (0.9 lbs)
Microwave
  • Microwave safe
Dishwasher
  • Dishwasher safe