This plate is a faithful reproduction of the bowls in which the squirrels hold their rice, as depicted in Nosaka Toshikazu's work, "Squirrel's Lunch."
Made by CHUGAI TOEN, the gold on the signature and acorns is the highlight. It can be used as a kids' plate, or as a small storage container in the entranceway, or as a plate for the squirrels to eat with nuts.
*Do not use in oven or microwave. We do not recommend using a dishwasher.
*Nuts, mats, and other accessories shown in the image are not included.

■ CHUGAI TOEN
We are a ceramic craft manufacturer located in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, founded in 1952. We specialize in auspicious ornaments such as zodiac ornaments, beckoning cats, hina dolls, May dolls, wind chimes, and mosquito repellents, as well as pottery that colors the seasons. While many manufacturers outsource product design, we have created a system to consistently carry out the design in-house, and are delivering high-quality items to the world.

■ Toshikazu Nosaka
Head of the Nosaka Toshikazu Art Institute. Born in Tokyo. From an early age, he was fascinated with plastic model making, object making, painting, and skateboarding, and spent his teens and twenties as a professional skateboarder. He currently works as a painter, tattoo artist, and skateboarder, and mainly exhibits his works at solo exhibitions and group exhibitions. He also provides artwork for various companies and brands both in Japan and overseas, and mainly works on the illustrations of skateboard decks. At the root of his work is his respect and admiration for Japanese painters who were active from the Edo to Meiji periods, and he has made it his life's work to study and pass on the spirituality and painting techniques of Kawanabe Kyosai.
Instagram: @toshikazu1

[Staff review]

staff:nma
Point: This plate will make you feel like you are in the forest. When you put food on the plate, you will join the squirrels. It is also thick, so it is recommended as interior decoration.

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