Square Plate with Silver Glaze and Red Enamel: Autumn Leaves and Cherry Blossoms

A square plate with gentle colors and texture, vibrantly depicting the autumn leaves and cherry blossom petals from the pottery studio's garden. This piece evokes a sense of elegance, Japanese beauty, and the changing seasons. This work is a square plate crafted on a potter's wheel using Shigaraki clay. Autumn leaves and cherry blossom petals are meticulously hand-painted, layer by layer, with careful application of color before firing. The gentle square shape is finished with subtle tool marks around the rim for added character. The foot is also carefully finished. Painting with silver is technically challenging, requiring careful management of temperature and humidity during the creation process. The raised edges make it easy to serve food, allowing you to enjoy the design as you plate your dishes, or to reveal the artwork gradually with each serving. It adds a touch of elegance to any table, whether for Japanese or Western cuisine, making it perfect for entertaining. It also makes a wonderful gift or decorative piece for your home. (Plate stand not included.) You can also enjoy how the piece deepens in character with use. Diameter 25.0cm x 25.0cm, Height 4.0cm, Weight 980g * Not suitable for use in microwave ovens, dishwashers, ovens, or with abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.