Koichi Furuya / Furuya Pottery | Gray glaze octagonal cake plate

This is a gray glaze octagonal cake plate by ceramic artist Koichi Furuya, whose studio is located in Shigaraki. This well-designed and easy-to-use octagonal plate is just the right size to be used as a cake plate. It can also be used as a plate for serving side dishes such as salads, or as a small serving plate. The bluish grey colour complements food and can be used in a wide range of applications.

Get the whole series for a stylish dining table

The Octagonal Series is available in three sizes. Arrange them on the table to create a stylish and unified dining table.
[From top: octagonal cake plate, small octagonal plate, large octagonal plate]

A sharp expression

The bluish grey plate has a crisp look. Small white crystals and black dots of iron are scattered throughout, adding to the richness of the stone's appearance. At Furuya Seitosho, we use our own blend of specially selected "soil" and "glaze." All our products are handmade.
[You can choose from two types of cake plates: iron sprinkled and gray glaze]
Furuya Seitosho Koichi Furuya Furuya Seitosho has a workshop in Shigaraki-cho, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. Koichi Furuya is the third generation owner. He has been making pottery for generations, focusing on "white tableware" that enhances food and can be used freely on a daily basis. His soft and warm "Kohiki white tableware" made with his own clay and glaze has fans all over the country and fascinates many people.
Click here for a list of works by Koichi Furuya (Furuya Ceramics)

[Commitment to white tableware] (Quoted from the Furuya Ceramics website)
White tableware brings out the best in any dish and can be used freely and generously. We work every day to create elegant and warm "powdered white Japanese tableware." Clay is essential in making "white Japanese tableware." We carefully cultivate our own unique clay, which we then use to mold on the potter's wheel and into tatara clay. The gentle, rustic earthenware flavor that peeks out from beneath the surface of the pottery gives it great depth. We hope you will use our Japanese tableware in your daily life and experience the warmth it exudes. If you enjoyed it, I would be more than happy.
[Photo of our visit to the studio] We were kindly shown around. Each piece is carefully crafted.


A well-designed and versatile octagonal cake plate. It can be used as a plate for serving side dishes such as salads, or as a small plate.

[Product name] Gray glaze octagonal cake plate
[Size (approx.)] W175 x D155 x H17mm
Weight (approx.): 310g
[Material] Ceramic (made with a unique blend of clay and glaze)
[Country of Origin] Made in Japan

● Before you purchase
・Even if the product is the same, each one is handmade by the artist, so there may be individual differences in size, weight, color, unevenness, shape, etc. Please enjoy these as the unique characteristics of each product, which is one of a kind in the world.
・Please use the size and weight information as a guide only.
- There may be pinholes, crazing, uneven glaze or running.
Please be aware of the above before making your purchase.

● Handling Instructions
・Microwave oven ○ Dishwasher × Dish dryer × Oven × Direct flame ×
When you first start using it, wash it lightly with detergent and use it as is.
- Boiling the product in rice washing water can help prevent stains, but please be aware that the color may change until it is completely dry.
When serving oily or dark-colored foods, quickly soak the plate in water to moisten it before using, which will help prevent stains.
- Because it is absorbent, it may turn gray or develop spots when soaked in water, but please rest assured that it will return to its original state once it dries completely.
・After use, dry thoroughly before storing. This will prevent mold and stains.
- The bottom has been treated, but please use a mat or something similar just in case.