{"title":"SSAN","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ssan-black-rim-plate","title":"SSAN Black Rim Plate","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"tabs\" id=\"tab1\" checked\u003e \u003clabel for=\"tab1\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/label\u003e \u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"tabs\" id=\"tab2\"\u003e \u003clabel for=\"tab2\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/label\u003e \u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"tabs\" id=\"tab3\"\u003e \u003clabel for=\"tab3\"\u003eReturn\/Shipping Policy\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab content1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA flat plate with a moderately raised rim that gently frames the surface. Minimal in form yet welcoming in use, its balanced proportions make it well suited for a wide range of dishes and dining settings. 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