{"product_id":"kitayama-small-plate-rustic-japanese-25230","title":"Masanori Tanaka Studio Pottery Small Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA quiet, powerful piece of Japanese studio pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small plate is part of the final collection by Masanori Tanaka, a ceramic artist born in Dachi, Gifu (Japan), known for pursuing a personal world of expression rooted in traditional techniques. Despite living with long-term kidney disease and years of dialysis, he never stopped creating—continuing to search for new forms until the end of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is more than tableware. It is a final proof of devotion to clay—made by hand, one by one—with texture and warmth that only true studio pottery can carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect as a minimalist side plate, tea snack dish, or incense plate. Each plate is handmade and unique—no two are exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e• Type: Small plate \/ saucer  \u003cbr\u003e• Artist: Masanori Tanaka (Kitayama Kiln)  \u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Japan  \u003cbr\u003e• Material: Ceramic (red clay \/ rustic finish)  \u003cbr\u003e• Size: approx. 11.8 cm (diameter) × 1.0 cm (height)  \u003cbr\u003e• Weight: approx. 120 g  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare\u003cbr\u003e• Dishwasher: OK  \u003cbr\u003e• Microwave: OK for short warming only (600W, a few minutes)  \u003cbr\u003e• Direct flame: Not allowed  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note\u003cbr\u003eEach piece is handmade. Subtle variations in texture, glaze tone, and form are part of its natural character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare, meaningful piece for collectors of Japanese ceramics, wabi-sabi interiors, and those who appreciate objects with story and soul.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WabiSabi Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53022957568307,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7130\/7827\/files\/AF12E372-77EC-413A-AF1D-060B9367BD2E-Photoroom.jpg?v=1771651172","url":"https:\/\/wabisabikitchen.net\/products\/kitayama-small-plate-rustic-japanese-25230","provider":"WabiSabi Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}