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Sota Obara - On plate A

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Basic Specifications

Artist: Obara Sota / Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture
Material: Clay
Size: Approx. φ220 × H20 mm
This is a handmade piece by the artist. Please note that there may be individual differences.

Notes

Each piece is handcrafted with care, valuing the unique texture that comes from earthenware. The colors and patterns created by carbonization firing, and the expressions of the glaze, are all one-of-a-kind. Please enjoy the different "scenery" of each piece as a unique characteristic of that particular vessel.
*Kannyu (fine crackle patterns visible on the surface) are a natural expression created by the characteristics of the firing and glaze. They are not defects, so please use the product with peace of mind.

Handling Precautions

・Before first use, wash thoroughly with cold or lukewarm water.
・"Seasoning" the item can help prevent colors from food from staining it.
・After use, clean off any dirt promptly and store once completely dry.
・When stacking, place a piece of tissue paper between items to prevent scratching.
・Avoid using abrasive cleaners, cleansers containing abrasives, scouring pads, or scrubbing vigorously, 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 feeling I got the first time I saw the works of Sota Obara.

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

Examining each piece closely, you find they each possess a different expression, conveying a quiet depth.

These unique expressions are born from Obara's craftsmanship, meticulously layering handiwork while engaging with the clay and fire.

 

An expression unknown until the kiln opens

One significant element that defines Obara's work is the "carbonization firing" process.

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

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

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

A landscape born beyond imagination.
The unique expressions, with no two pieces alike, are also a distinctive charm of Obara's work.

Sota Obara - On plate A
Sota Obara - On plate A
Sota Obara - On plate A
Sota Obara - On plate A
Sota Obara - On plate A