[Product Specifications] Material: Hard porcelain / Country of origin: Japan / Size: Diameter: approx. 26cm, Height: approx. 2cm
"Blue Rose" expresses the beauty of gracefully growing vines and vibrant roses through the mystical colors created by the art of fire. Since its creation in 1928, this design has been loved to this day and is synonymous with Okura Art China. In an era when it was said to be impossible to make blue roses bloom naturally, Okura Art China's "Blue Rose" was designed to capture that miracle. Through Okura Art China's unique "Okazome" technique, the deep blue color blends into the white porcelain, and everyone is captivated by the beauty of the gently blooming deep blue.
The "Okazome" technique involves painting on a pre-fired white clay body with cobalt-based paints, and then firing it again in a kiln at the world's highest temperature of approximately 1460 degrees Celsius. This process causes the paints to sink into the glaze, creating a unique, deep, indigo blue color. This technique is particularly effective on Okura Art China's world-renowned white porcelain. Because the paints are dissolved into the glaze, the surface is glossy and smooth. You can use it with confidence for a long time without it changing.
"Blue Rose (8011)" is available in a variety of items in addition to the dinner pattern. It is also recommended as a gift.
[A plate that adds elegance to your dining table] This high-quality plate enhances the presentation of your food and is perfect for a wide range of occasions, from breakfast, lunch, and dinner to home parties. It's ideal for main courses, desserts, and cakes, and is also easy to use as a serving plate for pasta or salads, adding a touch of elegance to your table setting, whether Japanese or Western.
[For everyday use and as gifts] This high-quality porcelain features delicate decorations on fine white porcelain. Its design is perfect for everyday use, as well as for tea time, special dinners, home parties, and entertaining guests, adding an elegant touch to your table setting. It's also ideal as a formal gift for weddings, births, wedding favors, anniversaries, and other special occasions.
[About Okura Art China] Founded in 1919 under the philosophy of "striving for excellence beyond the ordinary," Okura Art China has been producing high-quality porcelain for over 100 years. As high-end art tableware backed by Japanese culture and tradition, it is favored by the Imperial Family, the State Guest House, and first-class hotels, among others. The white porcelain known as "Okura White" pursues "whiteness of color, hardness of porcelain, and smoothness of surface" through the finest raw materials and exceptional techniques.
"Blue Rose" expresses the beauty of gracefully growing vines and vibrant roses through the mystical colors created by the art of fire. Since its creation in 1928, this design has been loved and remains synonymous with Okura Art China. In an era when it was said to be impossible to make blue roses bloom naturally, Okura Art China's "Blue Rose" design captured that miracle. Using Okura Art China's unique "Okazome" technique, the blue color blends into the white porcelain, and everyone is amazed by the beauty of the gently blooming deep blue. The "Okazome" technique involves painting with cobalt-based paint on a white porcelain body that has been fired once, and then firing it again in a kiln at the world's highest temperature of approximately 1460 degrees Celsius. This technique causes the paint to sink into the glaze, creating a unique, deep deep blue expression. This technique is also best showcased on Okura Art China's white porcelain, which boasts the world's finest "white." Because the paint is blended into the glaze, the surface is glossy and smooth. You can use it with peace of mind for a long time, without it changing. "Blue Rose (8011)" is available in a variety of items in addition to the dinner pattern. It's also recommended as a gift.