Seikou Porcelain Crane Rectangular Platter – 32cm | Kutani-Yaki

✦ Why We Love It

Cranes in flight, captured in teal and ochre on a century-old canvas.
A platter that turns every meal into a moment worth remembering.

The Seikou Porcelain Crane Rectangular Platter is hand-painted in the ko-kutani tradition at Seikou's kiln in Ishikawa Prefecture — a family-owned studio with over a hundred years of craft behind it. Kutani-yaki is one of Japan's most revered ceramic styles, celebrated for its thick overglaze, bold colours, and intricate hand-painted motifs. This 32cm platter features a sweeping design of cranes in flight, rendered in deep teal and warm earthy ochre — colours that feel both ancient and effortlessly contemporary.

Place it at the centre of your table and let guests help themselves, family-style. It's equally at home serving trout with miso butter, yuzu-glazed chicken, or a beautifully arranged sushi spread. Practical, striking, and made to last.

A gift that will be treasured — and used for a lifetime.

✦ The Meaning Behind the Crane

鶴 — Tsuru — the crane holds a place of deep reverence in Japanese culture. A symbol of longevity, good fortune, and fidelity, the crane is said to live for a thousand years. In Japanese art and ceramics, it appears as a blessing — a wish for a long and prosperous life. To give a piece adorned with cranes is to offer one of Japan's most meaningful gifts.

✦ The Meaning Behind Kutani-Yaki

九谷焼 — Kutani-yaki — translates as "nine valley ware", named after the village of Kutani in Ishikawa Prefecture where the style was born in the 17th century. Known for its five signature colours and bold, painterly compositions, Kutani-yaki is considered one of Japan's finest porcelain traditions. Seikou porcelain carries this legacy forward with meticulous hand-painting and contemporary forms — each piece entirely unique.

✦ What's Included

• 1 × Seikou Porcelain Crane Rectangular Platter, 32cm (長皿 — nagasara)

✦ Why Shop With Tokyo Gallery?

• Sourced directly from Japan — authentic craftsmanship, every time
• Free gift wrapping available on request
• Trusted by customers across the UK and worldwide
• Every piece chosen with care and pride

✦ Perfect For

A birthday gift, wedding gift, housewarming gift, or a treat for anyone who loves Japanese ceramics, Japanese tableware, or the art of beautiful dining. Perfect for the Japanese food lover, the collector, or anyone who believes a table should tell a story.

鶴の祝福を、あなたの食卓へ。
The blessing of the crane, brought to your table.

✦ Product Details

• Made in Japan
• Kutani-yaki (ko-kutani style), Ishikawa Prefecture
• Hand-painted crane motif in teal and ochre
• Material: porcelain
• Hand wash recommended to preserve the hand-painted finish

Size & Details

• Length: 32cm

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Your table deserves something extraordinary.
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