6-Sun Plate Lemon Liberty | Shintaro Abe

Making every day warm and comfortable

The moment you pick it up, you can feel a sense of calm and tranquility, like holding an antique. Its form, stripped of unnecessary decoration, is elegant yet lacks any coldness, with a presence that seems to retain a faint trace of human touch. Rather than demanding attention at the center of the dining table, it naturally blends into the surroundings, bringing a subtle elegance and refinement to the space.

The painted design encircling the surface of the plate creates a rhythm like a beautiful textile pattern, seemingly crossing the boundary between flat and three-dimensional with lightness. The pattern drawn on the simple form allows the negative space to breathe comfortably, revealing a different expression from every viewing angle. While enhancing the food served on it, it also delights the eyes in unexpected moments.

The motif contains a hint of nature that evokes a certain nostalgia. The freshness of lemons grown in the sea breeze of the Seto Inland Sea, the swaying shadows of olive leaves. Scenes that blend into everyday life are gently captured on the plate as a painted design. It is not meant for special occasions, but rather has a presence that suits the casual dining table.

A piece of tableware you will want to choose carefully and use with care for a long time. It sets the tone for the warmth of daily life, whether enjoying breakfast in the morning light, having afternoon tea, or serving simmered dishes at dusk. With this piece, eating and spending time all begin to breathe slowly. You can enjoy such a calm and beautiful everyday life just as you are.

As each piece is handmade, there will be individual differences in color, shape, thickness, size, weight, glaze variations, glaze drips, glaze pooling, slight wobbling, and subtle differences in patterns and designs. Additionally, some pieces may show variations in glaze application, crazing, pinholes, or iron spots (black dots), but this does not affect their use. Please enjoy these unique expressions that come with handmade items. You cannot choose which specific item you will receive, but we hope you look forward to its arrival. If you have any concerns, please contact us before shipping, and we will send you additional photos by email.