Ginsai Balloon Flower Side Plate MAKER_Nishimoto This petite vase

This petite vase

With its captivating green ash glaze and natural stoneware texture

This soup bowl is hollowed out from Japanese horse chestnut

Each plate is handpainted with Japanese coloring pigments

with red as the primary color

Ginsai Balloon Flower Side Plate MAKER_Nishimoto This petite vaseThis exquisite side plate is inspired by the kikyo, or balloon flower, a motif cherished in Japanese culture for its graceful form. The delicate silver glaze of ginsai leans toward white, catching a soft shimmer that enhances its refined presence. Expertly crafted using carving techniques reminiscent of fine woodwork, its textured surface adds depth and dimension, creating a striking interplay of light and shadow. From the side, the plates sharply