KŌBŌ DAIDAI Shiraji Celadon Plate

Description

Minimalism taken to its peak — that is how one might describe Suzuki Takashi’s flat Shiraji celadon plates. Their form, reminiscent of round tiles, provides a perfect stage for any delicacy presented upon them.

Here too, Suzuki Takashi’s love of precision is evident: the lightness of the Shiraji celadon plates and their elegant, restrained form make the snowflake-like kan’nyū crackle patterns in the celadon glaze appear almost to float in the air.

Shiraji Seladon Kan’nyū Glaze:

Celadon is one of the most refined types of ceramics, originating in China and renowned for its smooth, jade-like glaze. The kan’nyū (貫入) technique, masterfully employed by Suzuki Takashi, is created by temperature differences during firing, which cause fine cracks to form in the glaze. These cracks produce a distinctive, snowflake-like pattern and a fascinating colour gradation. The process requires extensive knowledge and patience, as even the smallest variations can affect the final quality.

Suzuki Takashi refers to his celadon creations as “Shiraji,” a variation of “Seiji” (青瓷), the Japanese term for celadon, which is typically associated with blue-green celadon ware. “Shiraji” (白瓷) in this context points to the white-toned coloration.

KŌBŌ DAIDAI – SUZUKI TAKASHI

Suzuki Takashi, a talented career changer, founded his studio Kōbō Daidai in Nebukawa in 2006. His refined celadon works are distinguished by their captivating depth of colour and subtle variations in tone.
The shimmering Mikan Kaiyū ash glaze, made from the ash of citrus trees, is a tribute to his roots and creates a striking contrast with the light clay of the ceramics.