– Hideki Hayashi’s “colour sculpture” approach: carving, drawing-like incision, then glazing as composition – A vivid chartreuse stripe set against stone-grey and earthy brown, with etched grids and abstract marks – Footed square form: reads as both functional dish and small sculptural “panel” for display Summary: This contemporary footed square dish by Hideki Hayashi is built around a striking chartreuse band that cuts through a textured, incised surface of greys and warm earth tones. The decoration combines scored grids, short linear incisions, and rubbed-looking areas that give the glaze a layered, architectural feel. The form is intentionally irregular at the rim, while the raised feet lift the piece like a platform, adding shadow and presence. It sits comfortably in the “studio craft” category: practical enough to use, yet visually strong enough to display as an object. For European collectors, it offers a clean, modern colour accent with distinctly Japanese restraint in the handling of surface and space. There are ceramics you reach for every day, and ceramics you place down carefully, because they change the atmosphere of a room. This dish belongs to the latter. It has the quiet confidence of an object that does not need ornament in the usual sense—its beauty comes from structure: how colour, line, and texture are organised. The piece is a square dish raised on small feet, giving it a slight lift and an “architectural” stance. The edges are not perfectly straight, which keeps the form human and handmade. That gentle irregularity is important: it prevents the work from feeling like a design product, and instead makes it feel like a one-off studio piece. The surface is where the real conversation begins. A single chartreuse band runs across the field like a highlighter stroke over a map—fresh, contemporary, and slightly unexpected in ceramics. Around it, muted greys and brownish tones behave like weathered stone or plaster. Fine incised grids, short marks, and faint linear scratches sit within the glaze like drawing trapped under glass. The result is both graphic and tactile, and it rewards close looking: the more time you give it, the more it reveals. In use, this is a dish that makes even a simple serving feel intentional. The chartreuse band acts as a “stage line” for small foods—sweets, olives, sliced fruit, or a single piece of wagashi—while the textured ground provides a refined, understated backdrop. For collectors who prefer to display, it also works beautifully upright on a shelf, where it reads like a compact abstract artwork: colour field, line work, and texture in balance. Pieces like this are often made in small numbers because the surface is not printed or repeated—it depends on hand-cut marks and the unpredictable logic of glaze. That combination of control and chance is exactly what draws many collectors to contemporary Japanese ceramics: the work stays calm at a distance, but becomes richly complex up close. Shipping & Handling We ship worldwide via DHL or EMS with full insurance and tracking. Professional packing ensures safe arrival; combined shipping available for multiple wins. Local customs duties are the buyer’s responsibility. Seller Guarantee We specialise in authentic Japanese ceramics and guarantee this piece’s authenticity. Questions welcome – we reply within 24 hours.