







'Swimming Fish' Plate
Infuse your dining experience with the serene beauty of the ocean. This captivating plate, a testament to Japan's revered traditional craft, historic Tajimi ceramic, features an enchanting swimming fish pattern that instantly draws the eye.
Crafted with a sophisticated palette of tranquil navy and subtle gray, its design evokes a sense of calm playfulness, effortlessly elevating your daily meals. Beyond its stunning appearance, this versatile dish is ideal for serving fresh salads, hearty pasta, exquisite seafood, or even delightful desserts and light bites. With a single plate, you can effortlessly introduce a touch of refined, cool coastal charm to any dining setting.
Discover the History and Allure of historic Tajimi ceramic
This exquisite plate hails from historic Tajimi ceramic, a celebrated ceramic tradition that accounts for over half of Japan's pottery production. Its rich history stretches back to the Momoyama period (1568-1600), an era when the art of the tea ceremony reached its zenith. Primarily crafted in and around Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, historic Tajimi ceramic was cherished by countless tea masters who embraced the nascent Japanese aesthetic of 'wabi-sabi' – a profound appreciation for understated beauty and transience.
The versatility of historic Tajimi ceramic is showcased through its diverse range of styles, each with a distinct character:
- Kizeto (Yellow Seto): Characterized by its refined pale yellow glaze.
- Setoguro (Black Seto): Known for its lustrous, deep black finish.
- Shino: Distinguished by its soft, milky white glaze and often subtle crackle patterns.
- Oribe: Recognizable by its unique green glaze and often bold, artistic patterns.
These varied expressions continue to embody and transmit Japan's profound aesthetic sensibilities to the present day.
A Note on Craftsmanship
Embracing the authentic charm of handcrafted artistry, each historic Tajimi ceramic piece possesses its own unique character and subtle variations. Due to the artisanal nature of its creation, you may observe slight differences in appearance and texture from one item to another. We believe these individual nuances are part of what makes your plate truly special and one-of-a-kind, inviting you to cherish its singular 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 25.5 cm (10 in) x H 5.5 cm (2.2 in) |
| Material | ceramic |
| Weight | 574 g (1.3 lbs) |
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