The Palace Plate is a special collection that was made for the Palace Hotel Tokyo. The plate was inspired by the bloom of Chrysanthemum, which is a symbol of the Japanese Imperial Household. Following the tradition of Arita pottery, designer Teruhiro Yanagihara developed a new series of ceramics using the traditional ingredient of clay made of crushed stone, though in a different composition. The result is a high-density kind of clay that makes the pottery items extremely strong and heat and stain-resistant, even without glaze. A special agent added to the clay provides the Palace series with a characteristic light grey, matte tone. The 3-piece set includes: 1 x Bean/Mini Dessert Plate 110 1 x Salad/Dessert Plate 160 1 x Dinner Plate 220 Details Dimensions (inch): Bean/Mini Dessert Plate 110: 4.3" x 0.8" Salad/Dessert Plate 160: 6.2" x 0.9" Dinner Plate 220: 8.6" x 0.9" Material: High-density clay Originated from: Arita, Japan To Care Microwave safe: Yes Dishwasher safe: Yes Oven safe: Yes About the designer 1616/arita japan products are produced in the same factories as the original Arita pottery but take a completely different design approach. 1616/arita japan stands for contemporary products that can be used every day, though made with the extraordinary workmanship, thinness, and strength of original Arita ware. Teruhiro Yanagihara, the creative director of 1616/arita japan, designed the “Standard” series. This series clearly show Yanagihara’s interest in borderless design. Items don’t have predetermined functions but allow different combinations and usages and good stackability among the Standard products. Square plates, for example, can be used as trays and small round plates double as lids. Bowls can be used for both Japanese rice or Western-style morning cereals, while the small cup is made for Italian espresso, it also perfectly serves Japanese sake.
