Japanese Iron Glazed Ceramic Round Plate
Meet the Japanese Iron Glazed Ceramic Round Plate, wheel-thrown by Norikazu Ogawa.
Finished with a rich iron glaze, this plate reflects the quiet beauty of natural materials and traditional ceramic techniques. Its organic form and slightly recessed center create a simple yet sculptural presence, while the iron glaze produces deep, earthy tones with subtle variations unique to each firing.
Ideal for serving small dishes, sweets, or as a display piece, the plate brings warmth and understated elegance to the table. The nuanced surface and gentle irregularities celebrate the individuality of handmade craftsmanship.
Due to its handmade nature, each piece will vary slightly in form, glaze, and finish, making every plate one of a kind.
Dimensions: approx. Ø 4.75" x H .5"
Handcrafted in Shiga prefecture, Japan.
About Norikazu Ogawa:
Norikazu Ogawa is a Japanese ceramic artist from Shigaraki, one of Japan’s most celebrated pottery regions. Working alongside his father, Kenzo Ogawa, and inspired by his grandfather Seihō’s revival of traditional tea ceramics, Ogawa creates functional vessels that emphasize the close relationship between food and tableware — reflecting the philosophy that “tableware is the clothing of cuisine.”
Born in Shigaraki in 1965, Ogawa studied ceramics at the Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute and later specialized in small ceramic forms at the Shigaraki Ceramic Research Institute. In 1993, he joined the Ogawa Kenzo Kiln after becoming independent alongside his father. His work has received notable recognition, including the 22nd Miho Museum Foundation Award in 2011, and in 2013 he was certified as a Traditional Craftsman of Shigaraki ware.
