A vessel depicting a softly lit landscape painted with ash

Natsumi Ishii's "5-inch Ash Glazed Plate" is a piece of pottery that is attractive for its calm and deep expression created by the ash glaze made from natural ash. The glaze flows naturally during firing, and the shading that appears around the edges and center creates a soft, hazy look.

It has a slightly rounded shape and just the right thickness.
The soft, moist feel of the glaze is pleasant to the touch, and it will naturally blend into your daily dining table.
The pale green-gray and gold hues that are unique to ash glaze subtly change appearance depending on the angle of the light, elegantly enhancing the food.

It is perfect for serving small amounts of appetizers, as well as for use as a dessert plate or side dish.

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Profile of Natsumi Ishii

He is a potter in Kyoto City. He also works under the name "Ishiimoke" and creates unpretentious tableware for everyday use, focusing on Kohiki pottery. The color of the earth faintly peeks through from beneath the white glaze, giving the pottery its rustic and gentle appearance. Despite its simple shape, the balance of the rim lines and foot is playful, making it a vessel that looks strangely good no matter what is served inside. In addition, in collaboration with painter Kawamura Aiko, he adds patterns reminiscent of the world of antique art, giving the pottery a story-telling quality. His works are filled with a soft and familiar world that is imbued with the atmosphere of Kyoto.