- Type
- Setoguro
- Details
- A deep lacquer-black Setoguro square plate evoking rain-glistened stone — a one-of-a-kind handmade work from Mino by Kato Takaya.
- Materials
- Mogusa clay (rare clay)
- Size
- 230 mm × 230 mm
- Height
- 60 mm
- Weight
- 1.0 kg
- Texture
- The finely textured glaze feels soft beneath the fingertips, combining the warmth of Mogusa clay with a refined, well-defined texture.
Features of this piece
A deep, lacquer-black square plate, evoking rain-glistened stone in the stillness of night. Countless fine beads of glaze softly gather the light, allowing the surface to shift quietly in character with every change of angle and illumination. The gently upturned corners lend this field of black a quiet sense of landscape and depth.Mountains, moon, sea, wind — through Kato Takaya’s eye for the changing seasons of Japan, the stillness of night comes to rest within this black. Black reveals the colors of food at their most beautiful: a slice of pale sashimi, the green of seasonal vegetables, a single point of crimson. Ideal for sashimi, appetizers and grilled dishes, it also serves as a display piece that brings quiet elegance to a space. On the tables of fine Japanese restaurants, ryotei and ryokan, it adds the distinctive presence that only a one-of-a-kind handmade work can offer.
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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 450 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
In the past, 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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Care
Please wash by hand using a soft sponge or cloth when cleaning. Please refrain from using abrasive sponges for cleaning.
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