{"product_id":"kato-mikiko_teti-plate","title":"Yeti Plate | Mikiko Kato","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBringing Whimsy into Everyday Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Yeti, said to inhabit the Himalayan mountains. Its expression is so endearing it brings an involuntary smile to your face. With its open mouth, it possesses a mysterious charm that goes beyond mere cuteness. This adorable vessel was created with the artist's desire to bring \"whimsy\" into everyday life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC02472_76883604-77f7-4abb-b423-977e1a91113c_480x480.jpg?v=1778234674\" alt=\"加藤美紀子さんのイエティ型皿\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts form evokes a sense of ancient clay figures and Oriental ornamentation. It carries an inexplicable charm, a peculiar humor, found in the animal shapes created by ancient peoples. A beauty born precisely because it is not perfectly symmetrical, quietly breathes within this Yeti.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC03409_dac7fe9e-1c96-486d-8898-560604a0cbf7_480x480.jpg?v=1778234673\" alt=\"加藤美紀子さんのイエティ型皿\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe soft painting style, with its slight blurs, resembles a woodblock print or an eraser stamp. The artist reportedly spends countless hours at a bear sanctuary, never tiring of observing the animals' gestures. There is a palpable warmth that only comes from careful observation. Even in its slightly goofy expression, there is a hint of life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC02664_480x480.jpg?v=1778234673\" alt=\"加藤美紀子さんのイエティ型皿\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether serving sweet treats or pouring a steaming drink, its presence on the table transforms everyday moments into something a little more like a story. You admire it, you use it, your eyes meet again. Before you know it, it's gently comforting your heart in your daily life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC02756_f070545e-3657-4fe1-9135-32cfd39b14a3_480x480.jpg?v=1778234673\" alt=\"加藤美紀子さんのイエティ型皿\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs each item is handmade, there will be individual differences in color, shape, thickness, size, weight, glaze unevenness\/pooling, iron spots, slight wobbling, and subtle variations in patterns and designs. Also, some items may have variations in glaze application, crazing, pinholes, or iron spots (black dots), but these do not affect their use. Please enjoy them as unique expressions 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 href=\"\/en\/collections\/mikiko-kato\" title=\"加藤美紀子さんの作品一覧\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eSee all works by Mikiko Kato\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\u003eRegion of Origin\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. 17 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: approx. 14.9 cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight: approx. 2.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: approx. 287 g\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\u003eElectronics\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 suitable\u003cbr\u003eOven: Not suitable\u003cbr\u003eDirect heat: Not suitable\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%;\"\u003eCurrently working as a pottery artist's assistant in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, while producing her own works.\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 her 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 vessels have been sealed, so they can be used as-is.\u003cbr\u003e〇 Powdered white glaze (kohiki) vessels consist of three layers: body, slip, and glaze, making them 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 \"Vessels\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e〇 As each item is handmade, there will be individual differences in color, shape, pattern, size, thickness, and weight. Additionally, even with the same glaze and clay, color variations and shades will occur.\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 Due to the manufacturing process, some products may have small holes, small black dots, hairline scratches, protrusions, pinholes, wobbling, or distortions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 While we process images to be as close to the actual color as possible, the color and texture may appear different depending on your computer or smartphone display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 We deliver items that have passed our final inspection, in addition to the inspections by the manufacturer, kiln, or artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 Product photos are samples, so the actual item delivered will not be exactly the same in every detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 We do not accept returns or exchanges due to customer preferences. Please understand and acknowledge this before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e〇 We hope you enjoy the unique \"flavor\" and \"charm\" that handmade items offer, which cannot be found in mass-produced factory goods!\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":48864034554106,"sku":"KMK-037","price":3960.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1909\/9810\/files\/DSC02622_5302d09a-9f1b-41f4-99ae-3c3b327ab125.jpg?v=1778234673","url":"https:\/\/shikioriori-store.jp\/en\/products\/kato-mikiko_teti-plate","provider":"四季折折 （オンラインストア）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}