Stunning deep platter by Hikari Masuda, featuring a hand painted scene of the forest, based on the design of "Hanafuda" Japanese playing cards.

"Hanafuda" (Flower Card) cards are smaller than western cards and feature plants, animals, birds, or man-made objects on their face.

This unique piece has been rendered even more special, as it's been repaired at the base with "kintsugi". The gold colour of the kintsugi work perfectly compliments the colouring of the platter, and almost seems intentional.

dimensions
length: 26.5cm
width: 18.5cm
depth: 4cm

Nb. this is a hand made piece and measurements are approximate.

Hand painted ceramic.
Repaired with kintsugi.

Please note, ceramic work featuring kintsugi, while food safe, should not be used for serving hot food.

See our full selection of work by Hikari Masuda.

Hikari Masuda is a ceramicist based in Tokoname, Japan, a town with a ceramic history reaching back more than 1000 years. Her joyful, playful work is rich in vivid folkloric depictions of animals and mythical creatures - her masterful output incorporates many forms and glazes, including figurines, vases, cups, bowls and stunning decorative plates. 

She is stocked exclusively by The DEA Store in Australia and her highly sort after work never stays for long on our shelves!

Read more about Hikari Masuda.