This one-of-a-kind plate unites two distinct Arita porcelain styles through the art of yobitsugi, joining a serene hand-painted botanical scene and subtle calligraphy with a textured, blue-bordered ceramic fragment along sweeping golden seams. Arita ware holds a monumental place in Japanese craft history, originating over 400 years ago in Saga Prefecture following the discovery of porcelain clay at Mount Izumiyama—marking the official birth of Japanese porcelain in the early 17th century. World-renowned for its crystalline white porcelain body, smooth glaze, and incredible durability, Arita porcelain was historically prized by European royalty and international collectors alike. By harmonizing two contrasting ceramic narratives into a single vessel, this piece transforms historic Japanese heritage into a bold, contemporary art statement.
Method: Yobitsugi
Size: Diameter 6.3 inches 160mm / Height 1.2 inches 30mm
Manufacturing Period of Original Item: Showa Period
