Usuzumi Square Plate – Chestnut Wood

Description

I am a Usuzumi Chestnut Plate. Which is more hypnotizing: me or the food that I hold?

Curator’s Notes

The usuzumi urushi lacquer especially shines through in this mesmerizing plate. The usuzumi, which translates to thin air ink, brings a richness to the overall visual effect of the plate, all while keeping the wood grain prominent. We imagine that the sizing of this plate would make it perfect for a pasta.

Usuzumi Chestnut Plate was curated by Stevenson Aung

Designer/Maker

Maker: Ryuji Mitani

Designer: Ryuji Mitani

Specifications

Dimensions:

9.5″ (w) x 10.2″ (l) x 0.8″ (h) or 240mm (w) x 260mm (l) x 20mm (h)

Weight:

16 oz or 455 g

Materials: Chestnut wood, Food-safe lacquer

Details

• Handcrafted in Matsumoto, Japan
• Features Ryuji Mitani’s signature on the bottom of the plate
• Bottom of plate is black
• 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
• Do not machine dish wash
• Do not microwave