Kouraku Fish Dish
$30.00
Description:
The Kouraku Kiln Tai Fish, brings a graphic sensibility to traditional Arita porcelain. Hand crafted by fifth-generation artisans at Kouraku Kiln, it reflects a long history of ceramic production distilled into a clean, contemporary form.
The tai fish motif, long associated with celebration in Japan, is rendered with restrained linework and balanced composition, giving the plate a quiet visual impact. Its medium size is intentionally versatile, suited for shared side dishes, or displaying small objects.
Measurements:
5.25 in L x 3.5 in W
History:
For more than four centuries, Arita has been known as the birthplace of Japanese porcelain, setting the standard for ceramic craftsmanship since 1616.
Established in 1865, Kouraku Kiln (Tokunaga Tōjiki Co., Ltd.) is a fifth-generation, family-run workshop rooted in this tradition. Today, the kiln employs a small team of 23 artisans, with every piece made by hand. Kouraku’s work focuses on everyday tableware that balances clarity of form, cultural heritage, and practical use.
At the height of Arita porcelain’s golden era, Kouraku employed as many as 250 craftsmen and women, a scale that reflects both the region’s history and the kiln’s enduring legacy.
The Kouraku Kiln Tai Fish, brings a graphic sensibility to traditional Arita porcelain. Hand crafted by fifth-generation artisans at Kouraku Kiln, it reflects a long history of ceramic production distilled into a clean, contemporary form.
The tai fish motif, long associated with celebration in Japan, is rendered with restrained linework and balanced composition, giving the plate a quiet visual impact. Its medium size is intentionally versatile, suited for shared side dishes, or displaying small objects.
Measurements:
5.25 in L x 3.5 in W
History:
For more than four centuries, Arita has been known as the birthplace of Japanese porcelain, setting the standard for ceramic craftsmanship since 1616.
Established in 1865, Kouraku Kiln (Tokunaga Tōjiki Co., Ltd.) is a fifth-generation, family-run workshop rooted in this tradition. Today, the kiln employs a small team of 23 artisans, with every piece made by hand. Kouraku’s work focuses on everyday tableware that balances clarity of form, cultural heritage, and practical use.
At the height of Arita porcelain’s golden era, Kouraku employed as many as 250 craftsmen and women, a scale that reflects both the region’s history and the kiln’s enduring legacy.
Materials:
Porcelain
Care Instructions:
Hand wash
Porcelain
Care Instructions:
Hand wash
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