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Elevate your dining experience with the exquisite historic Tajimi ceramic White Lightning Slipware Rectangular Plate. Handcrafted with precision, this stunning piece seamlessly blends the timeless elegance of Japanese tradition with contemporary design, adding a touch of sophisticated charm to any table setting.
Elevate Your Sushi & Japanese Cuisine
Designed with a remarkably shallow depth, this rectangular plate is perfectly suited for beautifully presenting a wide array of Japanese delicacies. From delicate sushi and maki rolls to intricate aemono (dressed dishes) and perfectly grilled fish, its elongated form expands your plating possibilities, transforming everyday meals into a vibrant culinary display.
Striking Lightning (Raimon) Design
Against a refined white base, a single, powerful "Raimon" (lightning pattern) is vividly hand-drawn using the traditional slipware technique. This bold and distinctive design, created by applying liquid clay (slip) for decoration, is simple yet captivating, ensuring it becomes a modern focal point on your dining table.
The Enduring Legacy of historic Tajimi ceramic
Originating in the Momoyama period and primarily produced in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, historic Tajimi ceramic boasts a rich history deeply intertwined with Japanese culture. Its development flourished alongside the rise of the tea ceremony, becoming particularly cherished by tea masters during the era that gave birth to Japan's profound "wabi-sabi" aesthetic.
historic Tajimi ceramic encompasses a diverse range of styles, each celebrated for its unique beauty:
- Kise-Seto: Characterized by its delicate pale yellow hues.
- Seto-guro: Known for its striking jet-black finish.
- Shino: Distinguished by its soft, milky white glaze.
- Oribe: Recognized for its distinctive green tones and often playful designs.
Today, historic Tajimi ceramic remains an integral part of Japanese daily life, accounting for over half of all ceramic tableware produced in the country, a testament to its enduring appeal and versatility.
Important Note Before Purchase
As each piece is meticulously handcrafted, slight variations in color, texture, and pattern may occur. These unique characteristics are an inherent part of the pottery's charm and individuality, making your plate truly one-of-a-kind. We kindly ask for your understanding and appreciation of these artisanal qualities before making your purchase.
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 10 cm (3.9 in) x L 23 cm (9.1 in) x H 1.8 cm (0.7 in) |
| Material | ceramic |
| Weight | 660 g (1.5 lbs) |
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