Japanese Square Plate（染付祥瑞梅花鳥） It’s not just a costume

It’s not just a costume

The obi serves both a functional and aesthetic purpose

one of Japan’s six ancient kiln sites

and it plays a crucial role in achieving the perfect texture and consistency of the tea

this pattern is achieved through intricate handwork

Japanese Square Plate（染付祥瑞梅花鳥） It’s not just a costumeArita yaki (Imari ware) plate featuring the motif of plum blossoms and birds, designed in a traditional style with patterns dyed and carved. The design is a orthodox style, and the plate embodies the timeless technique of "sometsuke" (underglaze blue) using white and indigo, a technique that has been practiced since the early days of Arita porcelain in the 1610s. The color indigo, utilized in this "sometsuke" technique, has deeply intertwined with the