I am a Silver Division Tray. Divide and conquer.

Curator's Notes 

This tray really showcases the Japanese tatara technique of hand forming slabs of clay that Tajimi city, Ando-san's birth place, is known for in the world of ceramics. When I first saw this piece, I loved it for its hand made qualities, imperfections and irregular edges. Just an observation, as with all of Ando-san's 'Division Series' trays, we feel like the pieces really shine when some of the sections are left empty.

Silver Division Tray was curated by Stevenson Aung.

Designer/Maker 

Maker: Masanobu Ando

Designer: Masanobu Ando

Specifications

Dimensions: 3.0” (w) x 8.5” (l) x 0.8" (h) or 7.6cm (w) x 21.6cm (l) x 2.0cm (h)

Weight: 1.1 lb or 0.5 kg

Materials: Ceramic, Silver overglaze

Details

• Handcrafted in Tajimi, Japan
• Features Masanobu Ando's signature stamp on the bottom of the plate
• Food safe
• Upper and underside is silver overglazed
• Tray is divided into two sections
• Silver overglaze will patina to develop a black matter over time
• The blackish patina is harmless and is a sulfide film that occurs when silver combines with hydrogen sulfide in the air
• The tray can be polished to remove the patina with toothpaste or baking soda and a damp cloth.
• Handwash
• Wipe with a cloth and dry well after use
• Each piece is uniquely handcrafted and will have variations
• Do not place in dishwasher
• Do not microwave