- 種類
- Setoguro
- 詳細
- A deep lacquer-black Setoguro round plate featuring a beautiful ripple-like landscape — a one-of-a-kind handmade work from Mino by Kato Takaya.
- 原材料
- Mogusa clay (rare clay)
- サイズ
- φ 250 mm
- 高さ
- 45 mm
- 重さ
- 900 g
- 手触り
- The gentle undulations created by the flowing glaze feel pleasing beneath the fingertips, combining the warmth of Mogusa clay with a refined depth of black.
Features of the product
A Setoguro round plate that seems to hold the gentle spread of ripples across still water. Concentric waves flow outward from the center, softly reflecting the light within its deep black surface. Simply looking at it brings a quiet sense of calm.From the hands of Kato Takaya, who entrusts himself to the rhythms of nature, a tranquil waterscape comes to rest within a single vessel. Black is the finest stage for cuisine. A simmered dish or a seasonal main, thoughtfully plated with space to breathe, allows the ripples themselves to become part of the presentation, adding depth to every serving. Equally suited to the everyday table or as a decorative piece, it also lends its quiet landscape to the refined settings of fine Japanese restaurants, ryotei and ryokan.
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Setoguro
One from one kiln
Setoguro is renowned for its captivating, deep black color. Achieving this beautiful black involves using a glaze made from Oniita (iron-rich clay) mixed with ash. The piece is fired at high temperatures and then removed from the kiln while still hot, followed by rapid cooling—a technique known as "hikidashi-guro." This process was employed over 500 years ago and produced the elusive "Setoguro" ware for only about 30 years in the world of tea. In the tea ceremony, Setoguro is revered for its unique aesthetic value within the Japanese principles of wabi-sabi. By extracting the piece from a kiln over 1,100 degrees Celsius and cooling it quickly, the piece transforms into a deep black while producing beautiful cracking sounds (kan-nyu) as it cools. Only up to three pieces can be fired in one kiln at a time, and achieving a satisfying black is extremely challenging. It is said that getting one satisfactory piece from a single kiln firing is considered a success.
Setoguro plate
Five hundred years ago, black was considered a noble color. Setoguro has a captivating, deep black hue that enhances the presentation of food on the plate. How about using it for a special, vibrant main dish? Enjoy a memorable time with excellent food, fine sake, and a superb vessel. Additionally, as a decorative piece, a single Setoguro plate commands a strong presence, bringing an air of tranquility and gravity to any room.
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お手入れ
Please wash by hand using a soft sponge or cloth when cleaning. Please refrain from using abrasive sponges for cleaning.
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