{"product_id":"japanese-iron-glazed-ceramic-round-plate","title":"Japanese Iron Glazed Ceramic Round Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet the Japanese Iron Glazed Ceramic Round Plate, wheel-thrown by Norikazu Ogawa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFinished 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIdeal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDue to its handmade nature, each piece will vary slightly in form, glaze, and finish, making every plate one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: approx. \u003cspan\u003eØ 4.75\u003c\/span\u003e\" x H .5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Shiga prefecture, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Norikazu Ogawa: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorikazu 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.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Norikazu Ogawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47656877031613,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5217\/3245\/files\/IMG_3166.jpg?v=1784237676","url":"https:\/\/www.earthenarchive.com\/products\/japanese-iron-glazed-ceramic-round-plate","provider":"EarthenArchive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}