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Natsu Ginga Himawari Sara (夏銀河ひまわり皿)
This is the ceramic crafted by NAKAO, Tetsuaki (中尾哲彰).
It's finished with a method called tatara-zukuri.
Tatara is made by stretching clay into board to make a disk.
It's inspired by sunflower.
Height : 1.8 cm
Diameter : 21.5 cm
NAKAO has developed the original glaze named "Gingayu" with star-studded design. One of his artworks was featured on the CHRISTIE'S.