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Sota Ohara Plate S

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¥5,500
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Basic Specifications

Creator: Sota Ohara / Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture
Material: Clay
Size: Approx. φ180 × H16 mm
This is a handmade piece by the artist. Please note that there may be individual differences.

Microwave: ✕
Dishwasher: ✕
Oven: ✕
IH: ✕

Notes

Each piece is handcrafted, cherishing the unique texture of earthenware.
The colors and patterns created by carbonization firing, and the expressions of the glazes, are all one-of-a-kind. Please enjoy the different landscapes of each piece as the unique character of the vessel.
*Crazing (fine lines seen on the surface) is a natural characteristic resulting from the firing process and glaze properties. It is not a defect, so please use with peace of mind.

Handling Precautions

・Before first use, always wash with water or lukewarm water.
・Sealing the surface will make it less prone to staining from food colors.
・After use, promptly clean any stains and store after thoroughly drying.
・When stacking, gently place a sheet of tissue paper between items to prevent scratches.
・Avoid using abrasive cleaners, cleansers with abrasives, scouring pads, or similar products, and scrubbing forcefully, as this may scratch the surface. Instead, wash with a soft sponge.

Regarding gift wrapping

Gift wrapping is available for 390 yen (tax included) per item.
Please select "Would you like gift wrapping?" below the "Add to Cart" button on each product page.
If you have selected multiple items and would like each to be wrapped individually, please purchase the necessary number of gift wrappings.
If you would like items to be wrapped together, please specify this in the "Notes" section of your cart, and we will accommodate your request.

Delivery Information

Shipping Lead Times

Normally, your selected items will be shipped within 1 to 2 business days (excluding weekends and holidays).
In some cases, such as during busy periods or when extra care is needed for inspection and packaging, it may take a little longer. However, all orders will be dispatched within a maximum of 7 business days.

Should there be a delay beyond the usual timeframe, we will contact you via email in advance.
We will also send a shipping confirmation email with a tracking number as soon as your items have been dispatched.

*Please note that each separate order is shipped as a separate package.
Due to our system, we are unable to consolidate multiple orders after they have been placed. We appreciate your understanding.

 

Scheduled Delivery (Japan Domestic Only)

Please note: Date and time specification is available ONLY for shipping addresses within Japan.

For international orders, your items will be shipped as soon as they are ready, and we are unable to accept specific delivery date or time requests.

[For Domestic Shipping Within Japan]
For orders placed by 12:00 PM (JST) on business days, the order will be processed on the same day. You may select a delivery date starting from 3 days after your order date.
If you prefer the earliest possible delivery, please leave the date unspecified, and we will ship your items as soon as they are ready.

<Available Time Slots for Domestic Shipping>
You may choose from the following periods (all times in JST):
  • Morning, 14:00–16:00, 16:00–18:00, 18:00–20:00, 19:00–21:00

*Please note that time-specific delivery may not be available for certain remote islands or mountainous regions within Japan.
Additionally, for areas that require more days for delivery, we may not be able to meet your requested date. In such cases, we will contact you in advance.

*For large items such as furniture, scheduled delivery is not available as they require specialized shipping services. We appreciate your understanding.

*During peak seasons in Japan—such as the New Year holidays, Obon (mid-August), or seasonal gift-giving periods (Ochugen in July and Oseibo in December)—date and time specifications may be temporarily unavailable due to high courier volumes.

Like a stone, yet made of clay.

That was the sensation I felt when I first saw Souta Obara's work.

A faint blue bleeding into pale gray.
Subtle traces left by charcoal.
And fine, spreading crackles.

Examining each piece closely, they all possess different expressions, conveying a quiet depth.

These unique expressions are born from Obara-san's careful craftsmanship, where he meticulously works with clay and fire.

 

An expression unknown until the kiln is opened

One of the major elements that defines Obara-san's work is the "carbonization firing" process.

After bisque firing and main firing, the vessels are placed in a "saya" (casing) with rice husks for a third firing.

"For this, I truly don't know what it will be like until I open the kiln."

Despite repeated trials and errors with clay, glazes, and firing methods, the final expression that emerges is left to nature.

A landscape born beyond imagination.
The unique expressions, no two ever the same, are another charm of Obara-san's work.

Sota Ohara Plate S
Sota Ohara Plate S
Sota Ohara Plate S
Sota Ohara Plate S
Sota Ohara Plate S