{"product_id":"tb254-kato-zensho-kyo-ware-plates-京焼","title":"TB254 - Katō Zenshō Kyō Ware Plates 京焼","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis elegant set of five ceramic plates embodies the refined beauty of Kyoto craftsmanship, shaped with a gentle curve that lends both visual softness and practicality. The surface of each plate is adorned with a delicately hand-painted composition of bamboo and seasonal blossoms, highlighted with fine gold outlining that catches the light with quiet sophistication. The design reflects the aesthetic ideals of Ninsei utsushi (仁清写し), a style inspired by the celebrated Edo-period potter Nonomura Ninsei, known for his harmonious use of color, graceful forms, and poetic decorative sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glaze is a soft, milky white with subtle crackling (貫入), a characteristic appreciated in Japanese ceramics for the sense of depth and lived beauty it brings. Along the edges, a thin line of gold accentuates the gently undulating form of the plates, enhancing their presence whether used for serving or displayed as decorative objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKurita glaze (栗田釉) is a refined Kyoto porcelain finishes. The box is signed by 加藤善昌 (Katō Zenshō), a Kyoto-based ceramic artist and kiln master active in the mid to late Shōwa period. Katō Zenshō is known for producing works in the classical Kyō-yaki tradition, often drawing inspiration from historical decorative styles such as Ninsei and Kenzan. His pieces reflect a careful balance between tradition and accessibility, created for both tea culture and refined everyday use. While not among the most widely documented masters, his kiln represents the lineage of skilled Kyoto artisans who sustained and transmitted the elegance of Kyō ware through the 20th century, emphasizing fine painting, controlled glazing, and tasteful ornamentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAltogether, this set conveys a sense of seasonal poetry and understated luxury, making it a beautiful addition to a Japanese table setting or a collectible example of Kyoto ceramic artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 17 x 9 x 1cm\u003cbr\u003e20 x 24 x 7cm (Box)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56980714291531,"sku":"TB254","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_83ecc2b2-d66d-4f2e-bde0-5cdfd12886f5.jpg?v=1775659963","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/products\/tb254-kato-zensho-kyo-ware-plates-%e4%ba%ac%e7%84%bc","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}