{"product_id":"wabi-sabi-antique-blue-plate","title":"Wabi-Sabi Antique Blue Plate","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime, Poetry, and Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese two late–Qing Dynasty Dehua blue-and-white plates carry the quiet confidence of objects that have lived a long life. They were not made as display pieces, yet today they naturally hold both history and presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem A\u003c\/strong\u003e features gourds and drifting cloud motifs, accompanied by the poetic inscription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“一色杏花香十里” — “\u003cem\u003eThe scent of apricot blossoms fills ten miles\u003c\/em\u003e.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClose your eyes and let the tea's steam carry the 100-year-old scent of apricot blossoms into your room.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exterior is finished with a restrained “王” (wang) pattern under a transparent celadon glaze. After more than a century, small chips and surface wear remain visible. Kevin has restored the damaged areas using traditional Kou-style metal repair, allowing the plate to continue its life with honesty rather than concealment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem B\u003c\/strong\u003e presents a more minimal composition: a central floral motif symbolizing vitality, encircled by flowing longevity patterns that express wishes for continuity and well-being. The maker’s mark remains on the base. Time has softened its surface, leaving gentle traces that enhance rather than diminish its character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are not fragile antiques locked in the past—they are objects that still belong on the table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHow It Feels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiving With History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlaced beneath a teapot, each plate adds weight and calm to the tea table. The slight unevenness, glaze wear, and metal-repaired edges quietly remind you that time has already passed through these objects—and that they are still here to be used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey feel grounded, reassuring, and deeply human. Whether holding a teapot, jewelry, or small daily items, they bring a sense of continuity into modern life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhy It’s Different\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Qing Dynasty Dehua Kiln Work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandmade blue-and-white porcelain with regional Dehua character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoetry \u0026amp; Symbolism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem A’s inscription and Item B’s longevity motifs reflect classical Chinese aesthetics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKou \/ Metal Repair Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDamage is respected and integrated, not hidden—embracing wabi-sabi values.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for Continued Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal as teapot stands, jewelry dishes, or quiet decorative accents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Value, Not Locked Away\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorically meaningful, yet meant to remain part of daily rituals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGongfu tea tables (dry brewing style)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeapot stands or presentation plates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJewelry, incense, or personal objects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHomes that value calm, time-worn beauty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBuilt for Daily Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Qing-era porcelain body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable weight and balanced form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisible wear and glaze variations are intentional and irreversible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal-repaired areas may continue to patinate naturally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFounder Anchor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I prefer objects that have already lived once—\u003cbr\u003ethey don’t rush, and they don’t pretend.”\u003cbr\u003e— Kevin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese plates do not ask to be preserved behind glass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey ask to be used—quietly, respectfully, and often.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taiwu Gallery","offers":[{"title":"A (40*173mm)","offer_id":44098648539315,"sku":"HC-JS-W0713","price":239.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"B (34*175mm)","offer_id":44098648572083,"sku":"HC-JS-W0714","price":239.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/3118\/8770\/files\/HandWriteChineseCharecterPoemDehuaPorcelainPotSupport_BestCeramics-8.jpg?v=1720846136","url":"https:\/\/thebestceramics.com\/es\/products\/wabi-sabi-antique-blue-plate","provider":"Best Ceramics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}