Scallop Deep Plate 7 sun Olive | 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 warm, with a presence that seems to retain a faint trace of human touch. Rather than demanding attention at the center of the 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. The design painted on the simple form allows the negative space to breathe comfortably, revealing a different expression from every viewing angle. While enhancing the food you serve, it also delights the eye in unexpected moments.

The motif subtly incorporates a nostalgic touch of nature. The freshness of lemons grown in the sea breeze of the Seto Inland Sea, the dancing shadows of olive leaves. Scenes that blend into everyday life are gently captured in the design on the plate. It is not meant for special occasions, but rather for the casual table of everyday life.

A piece of tableware you will want to choose carefully and use with care for years to come. It sets the tone for the warmth of daily life, whether you are enjoying breakfast in the morning light, having afternoon tea, or serving a stew at dusk. With this piece, eating and spending time all begin to breathe slowly. It allows you to enjoy 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. There may also be variations in glaze coverage, crazing, pinholes, and iron spots (black spots), but these will not affect use. Please enjoy these unique characteristics as the distinctive charm of handmade pieces. You cannot choose which specific item you will receive, but we hope you will look forward to its arrival. If you have any concerns, please contact us before shipping, and we will be happy to email you additional photos.