Jū Cross Plate (OUT OF STOCK)

Description

I am a Jū Cross Plate. I’m the Japanese character for ’10’ so naturally that makes me a 10 outta 10 on the plate scale.

Curator’s Notes

In 2010, Ryuji Mitani transformed an old tobacco shop into a gallery. He found an antique metal stencil that read “10cm”, and aptly named the small space after it. The cross character for “10” (Jū) in Japanese, quickly became the artisan’s signature motif.

Jū Cross Plate was curated by Stevenson Aung

Designer/Maker

Maker: Ryuji Mitani

Designer: Ryuji Mitani

Specifications

Dimensions: 4.7” (w) x 4.7” (l) x 0.8″ (h) or 12cm (w) x 12cm (l) x 2.0cm (h)

Weight: 3.4 oz or 95 g

Materials: Mountain cherry wood, Food-safe lacquer

Details

• Handcrafted in Matsumoto, Japan
• Features Ryuji Mitani’s signature on the bottom of the plate
• Do not soak urushi lacquered pieces in water for prolonged periods
• Wash with a soft sponge and mild dish soap. Rinse with warm water
• Wipe with a cloth and dry well
• Each piece is unique and will have variations
• Urushi lacquer will become less glossy and more matte as time goes by
• Do not place in dishwasher
• Do not microwave