{"product_id":"japanese-shigaraki-konoha-zara-木の葉皿-leaf-plate-earthy-brown","title":"Japanese Shigaraki Konoha-zara (木の葉皿) Leaf Plate, Earthy Brown","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHandcrafted in Shigaraki, this small leaf-shaped plate celebrates the expressive character of clay and fire. Its gently curved form follows the irregular contours of a fallen leaf, with incised veins extending across the surface and giving the piece a quiet, sculptural quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe earthy surface shifts between warm brown, charcoal, and muted olive tones, with subtle variations from the firing bringing depth and texture to the clay. Slightly raised edges and an intentionally irregular silhouette preserve the natural character of the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLeaf and other nature-inspired forms have a long history in Japanese tableware, appearing centuries before modern studio ceramics. This tradition was later explored by artists such as Kitaoji Rosanjin, who reinterpreted historical Japanese ceramic forms through his distinctive approach to food and vessels. Rosanjin created \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ekonoha-zara\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (木の葉皿), or leaf-shaped dishes, and regarded tableware as an integral part of the experience and presentation of food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis Shigaraki plate recalls that sensibility—not as a direct attribution or influence, but in its combination of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003enatural form, irregularity, tactile clay, and function\u003c\/span\u003e. Its restrained leaf motif allows the character of the Shigaraki clay to remain central, creating a vessel that feels equally at home holding a small seasonal dish, wagashi, or a single composed bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDimensions: W 4.25 x L 6 x H 1\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGlazed stoneware. Food-safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHandcrafted in Shiga Prefecture, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hechi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48344847548605,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5217\/3245\/files\/IMG_3939.jpg?v=1787945280","url":"https:\/\/www.earthenarchive.com\/products\/japanese-shigaraki-konoha-zara-%e6%9c%a8%e3%81%ae%e8%91%89%e7%9a%bf-leaf-plate-earthy-brown","provider":"EarthenArchive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}