Deep Blue Glazed Carved Oval Plate Small - Crafted By Kazuhito Yamamoto Mug Seiji Okuda forms and paints

Seiji Okuda forms and paints each sake cup by hand in Japan

Kikaku Pottery makes this plate by hand — thrown or formed

slight variations in form and lacquer are the mark of a true handmade object

Kousei Kobayashi forms and glazes each plate by hand in Japan

A celadon-glazed plate works particularly well with seasonal ingredients — the cool green tone complementing fresh vegetables and lighter dishes

Deep Blue Glazed Carved Oval Plate Small - Crafted By Kazuhito Yamamoto Mug Seiji Okuda forms and paintsGlazed in a settled, layered blue, this plate holds its color differently in different light deepening where the glaze pools, lightening toward the rim. It is a surface that works with almost any food placed on it, without overpowering it. Kazuhito Yamamoto forms and glazes each plate by hand in Japan, working at a pace that allows every piece to receive full attention. The result is a plate made to hold food well and to be noticed on the table.