I am a Silver Square Tray. Every tray has a silver lining.

Curator's Notes 

We use this tray as a personal plate because it's a great size for a few sweets or breakfast patisseries. The walls make it ideal for serving, but the size is actually perfect for a single person serving size. I’m sure Ando-san uses it for exquisite wagashi desserts to share, but a couple mini donuts with tea for one will do in our books.

Silver Square Tray was curated by Angélique Chmielewski.

Designer/Maker 

Maker: Masanobu Ando

Designer: Masanobu Ando

Specifications

Dimensions: 7.4” (w) x 7.4” (l) x 0.8" (h) or 15.2cm (w) x 18.7cm (l) x 1.9cm (h)

Weight: 1.2 lb or 0.5 kg

Materials: Ceramic, Sterling silver overglaze

Details

• Handcrafted in Tajimi, Japan
• Features Masanobu Ando's signature stamp on the bottom of the plate
• Upper and underside is silver overglazed
• A rim with intentional notched corner surrounds the circumference
• Silver overglaze will patina to develop a black matter over time
• The blackish patina is harmless and is a sulfide film that occurs when silver combines with hydrogen sulfide in the air
• The tray can be polished to remove the patina with toothpaste or baking soda and a damp cloth.
• Handwash
• Wipe with a cloth and dry well after use
• Each piece is uniquely handcrafted and will have variations
• Do not place in dishwasher
• Do not microwave