{"product_id":"kato-mikiko_bear-plate","title":"Bear Plate | Mikiko Kato","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Adorable Expression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bear with a blank expression, mouth agape. Its seemingly wanting-to-say-something look is so endearing that simply gazing at it brings warmth and comfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"加藤美紀子さんのクマ型皿\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC02452_341acd56-ec20-42bf-a646-893fb3dd834c_480x480.jpg?v=1778232179\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn Ancient Essence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMikiko Kato loves animals from ancient Oriental and Jomon periods, as well as ornamented creatures. She finds charm in their inscrutable expressions and the unintentional humor in their creation. These pieces exude an ineffable cuteness, as if ancient and modern essences are intertwined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"加藤美紀子さんのクマ型皿\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC03407_5f4d97e1-f2ad-4828-880a-7f863064446a_480x480.jpg?v=1778232179\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoyful Just by Looking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMs. Kato says she loves to observe the various movements and expressions of bears at bear ranches. This strong curiosity may be what gives birth to such indescribably charming expressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"加藤美紀子さんのクマ型皿\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC02662_cc5401cf-d36e-41a2-91df-fc1ab5a2307_480x480.jpg?v=1778232179\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake Your Dining Table Fun and Cute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bear-shaped plate with a cute, dreamy bear expression is perfect for any occasion. Use it as a morning plate for toast, ham and eggs, and salad, or enjoy snack time with chiffon cake or mille-feuille. It's sure to uplift your mood and make any moment special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt=\"加藤美紀子さんのクマ型皿\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC02752_15a0eb4a-fb0b-4211-bbe8-605a7644f9fa_480x480.jpg?v=1778232179\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs each item is handmade, there will be individual differences in color, shape, thickness, size, weight, glaze unevenness\/pooling, stone bursts, slight wobbling, and subtle differences in patterns. Additionally, some items may have variations in glaze application, crazing, pinholes, or iron spots (black dots), but these do not affect usability. Please enjoy these as unique characteristics of handmade craftsmanship. We cannot guarantee which specific item you will receive, but we hope you look forward to its arrival. If you are concerned, please feel free to contact us before shipping and we can email you additional photos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e◆◆\u003ca style=\"color: #2b00ff;\" title=\"加藤美紀子さんの作品一覧\" href=\"\/en\/collections\/mikiko-kato\"\u003eView Mikiko Kato's work\u003c\/a\u003e◆◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.161%; height: 21px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction Area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.839%; height: 21px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 21px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.161%; height: 21px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.839%; height: 21px;\"\u003ePottery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 63px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.161%; height: 63px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.839%; height: 63px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: Approx. 16-17.2cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: Approx. 14.5-15.2cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight: Approx. 2.9-3cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: Approx. 270-286g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 86.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.161%; height: 86.5px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronic devices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 76.839%; height: 86.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicrowave: OK for warming\u003cbr\u003eDishwasher: Not allowed\u003cbr\u003eOven: Not allowed\u003cbr\u003eDirect flame: Not allowed\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMikiko KATO\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.4682%;\"\u003e2021\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.5318%;\"\u003eGraduated from Aichi Prefectural Nagoya Advanced Technical School (Ceramics Course)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.4682%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.5318%;\"\u003eWorking as an assistant potter in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture while continuing her own creative activities.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.4682%;\"\u003eAutumn 2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 77.5318%;\"\u003eEstablished a studio in Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Care and Precautions from Mikiko Kato\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 The pieces have been pre-sealed, so they are ready for immediate use.\u003cbr\u003e〇 The powder-glazed pottery has a three-layer structure of body, slip, and glaze, making it prone to chipping. Please be careful not to bump the rim when handling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding \"Utensils\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e〇 Due to being handmade, each item will have individual differences in color, shape, pattern, size, thickness, and weight. Additionally, even with the same glaze and clay, there will be variations in color unevenness and shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 Since each design is hand-painted, the expressions may vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 Depending on the manufacturing process, some products may have small holes, black spots, hairline scratches, protrusions, pinholes, wobbling, or distortions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 While we strive to process images to show colors as close to the actual product as possible, the colors and textures may appear different depending on your computer or smartphone display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 We deliver products that have passed not only the inspections of the manufacturer, kiln, and artist but also our final inspection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 Product photos are sample shots, so the item you receive will not be identical in every detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 We do not accept returns or exchanges due to customer convenience. Please understand and acknowledge this before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 We hope you enjoy the \"flavor\" and \"charm\" unique to handmade items, which mass-produced factory goods lack!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"四季折折","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48863968461050,"sku":"KMK-035","price":3960.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC02620_6dcec621-0473-4080-9427-04aa9e7681f5.jpg?v=1778232179","url":"https:\/\/shikioriori-store.jp\/en\/products\/kato-mikiko_bear-plate","provider":"四季折折 （オンラインストア）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}