{"product_id":"a01-00846","title":"Arita ware, Supervised by Shingo Oka, Somezuke Four-ridged Small Plate 10.5cm [3 Patterns]","description":"\u003ch2\u003eARITA PORCELAIN LAB Shingo Oka Supervised Sometsuke Quadrilateral Small Plate 10.5cm [3 Patterns]\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eA versatile small plate, supervised by Shingo Oka, that adds color to your dining table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eExcellent versatility and usability\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis versatile small plate fits into any daily scene, whether for small side dishes, condiments, or sweets. It proposes a uniquely Japanese way to enjoy tableware, adorning your dining table with small plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch4\u003eA miraculous collaboration\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe desire of ceramist Shingo Oka to have \"more people use his pottery\" is combined with the \"high skill x stable production capacity\" of a kiln with 200 years of traditional techniques. This is a very rare fully supervised product in the industry, where Mr. Oka himself thoroughly supervised everything from design, ceramic clay and glaze blending, to painting and glazing guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuality born from skilled craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite being mass-produced, it is made through a painstaking process to maintain the warmth and high quality of artisan pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eForming (Pressure Casting)\u003c\/strong\u003e: This technique involves injecting \"slip (liquid clay)\" under pressure into a specialized plaster mold with irregularities. It is mainly suitable for forming irregularly shaped vessels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrimming (Shaping)\u003c\/strong\u003e: After drying, craftsmen trim the piece to achieve its final shape. This is a crucial step requiring skilled techniques that affect the finish of porcelain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBisque Firing\u003c\/strong\u003e: The pieces are slowly bisque fired in a 920-degree kiln for two days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePainting and Glazing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Under Mr. Oka's guidance, craftsmen hand-paint the underglaze. Afterward, Mr. Oka's specially blended glaze is applied using precise techniques as instructed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain Firing\u003c\/strong\u003e: The pieces are slowly \"reduction fired\" at a high temperature of 1300 degrees for three days to completion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003e\"Free and dynamic sometsuke\" of Early Imari\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eWhat is Early Imari?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eIt refers to Arita ware fired between 1616 and the 1650s, characterized by glazes that imitate the white porcelain of the Joseon Dynasty. Pieces from this era, about half a century before the completion period, often feature free and dynamic forms and painting, possessing warmth and deep flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch4\u003eReproduction by hand-painting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe beauty of the \"free and dynamic sometsuke\" characteristic of Early Imari has been beautifully reproduced in modern vessels by the hands of skilled craftsmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCeramist Shingo Oka\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eA popular artist who creates pottery based on a unique \"refined sensibility\" that matches the contemporary atmosphere, while being mindful of masterpieces from older eras such as white porcelain (Joseon Dynasty) and sometsuke (Early Imari). He is known for his diverse expressiveness, including white porcelain, Karatsu, Oribe, aka-e, and classical patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--nl\/\u003e  \u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1958: Born in Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e1981: Trained in design and painting at the Saga Prefectural Ceramic Experiment Station\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e1982-1992: Worked at various kilns in Hizen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e1993: Became independent in Nishi-Arita Town\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e2003: Moved to Hamatama Town, Karatsu City, and established \"Tenpyo Kiln\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product_attention\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease read before purchasing (Regarding the \"individuality\" of tableware)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough we only sell genuine products that have passed manufacturer inspections, due to the nature of handmade pottery, this product has the following unique characteristics. We hope you will welcome them as one-of-a-kind \"scenery\" not found in industrial products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAs this product is inspired by Early Imari, the white base may contain black dots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSince this product is hand-painted, there may be individual differences in the patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--nl\/\u003e\u003cli\u003eSince this product is hand-painted, there may be individual differences in the color development of the underglaze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiny black spots (iron powder) may be visible on the surface of the vessel, or glaze drips and pools may occur, but these are not quality issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIf you have any other concerns, please \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_description_close\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ctable class=\"product_table\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr scope=\"row\"\u003e \u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eApprox. W10.5cm x L10.5cm x H2.5cm\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr scope=\"row\"\u003e \u003cth\u003eProduct Weight\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eApprox. 80g\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr scope=\"row\"\u003e \u003cth\u003eCapacity (full)\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e-ml\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr scope=\"row\"\u003e \u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003ePorcelain\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr scope=\"row\"\u003e \u003cth\u003eTexture\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eGlossy\/Smooth\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr scope=\"row\"\u003e \u003cth\u003eProduction Area\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eJapan\/Saga Prefecture\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr scope=\"row\"\u003e \u003cth\u003eCraftsman\/Brand\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eARITA PORCELAIN LAB (supervised by \"Shingo Oka\") \/ Arita ware\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr scope=\"row\"\u003e \u003cth\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher: ○\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowave: ○\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOven: ×\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFreezer: ○\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr scope=\"row\"\u003e \u003cth\u003eRemarks\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cp class=\"another-name\"\u003eIt may also be referred to as \"Sometsuke Fuchi Heart Quadrilateral Small Plate\" in other stores.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"ARITA PORCELAIN LAB","offers":[{"title":"Fuchi Heart","offer_id":48641907654888,"sku":"A01-00846","price":2640.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dragon Vine","offer_id":48641907687656,"sku":"A01-00845","price":2640.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kikue","offer_id":48641907720424,"sku":"A01-00847","price":2420.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/7929\/files\/A01-00846.PT00.jpg?v=1781316160","url":"https:\/\/www.studio1156.com\/en\/products\/a01-00846","provider":"Studio1156","version":"1.0","type":"link"}