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This involves varying my brushwork based on the texture of the clay I knead, and not adhering to a uniform design to avoid being confined by a mold.\u003cbr\u003eIt may be inevitable that no two of my pieces are identical, as I perform every step — throwing, painting, glazing and firing — by myself.\u003cbr\u003eI hope they will blend beautifully into your dining table and your dishes.\u003cbr\u003eHiguchi Maki\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"product-80","title":"Foreign Envoys' Banquet Plate, 21cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \"7-inch Plate (Banquet of Foreigners)\" by Maki Higuchi is a ceramic piece with a sometsuke (underglaze blue) design. It features humorous animals and figures, and its design is characterized by how it makes food look appealing. Ms. Higuchi handles every step of the process herself, from throwing on the wheel to painting, glazing, and firing, creating truly unique pieces. 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Perfect for both everyday use and special occasions, it adds a unique warmth to your dining table.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Higuchi Maki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45505562640470,"sku":"86","price":3850.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9473\/4678\/files\/b2f06569-8191-4bfd-8829-56707915de4a_1784093895793.jpg?v=1785622192"},{"product_id":"product-359","title":"Rooster Plate, 21cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a simple plate with a chicken drawn in the center. 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