{"product_id":"antique-japanese-seto-ware-oribe-andon-plate","title":"Antique Japanese Seto ware Oribe Andon Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne for the collectors. This is an Early 20th Century Andon plate used for catching dripping oil or wax candles and oil burners placed inside Andon floor lanterns. This protected the lanterns and potentially stopped fires from occurring. Like most practical items in Japan these evolved into their own art form with an endless variety of designs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSee last image for an example of how they are used in a circular andon. The plate sits at the very bottom. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a beautiful Oribe example, featuring a hand painted horse design. The Character, I believe is Kotobuki which can translate to congratulations, long life, or best wishes. It is a common design to find on ceramics especially those given as gifts or celebrating new years. \u003cbr\u003eWith the combination of the horse design this piece was likely produced for new years celebrations in the year of the horse. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLikely made in the famous Seto Ceramic producing Region. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA shallow dish with a rim, It can be used as a serving dish, or purely decorative. \u003cbr\u003eFound in Osaka. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures 20.5cm wide x 2cm high\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kanso House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56713125265713,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0843\/2399\/1857\/files\/Antique_Japanese_Oribe_Andon_Plate-1.jpg?v=1791684338","url":"https:\/\/kansohouse.com.au\/products\/antique-japanese-seto-ware-oribe-andon-plate","provider":"Kanso House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}