JB Oval Plate S Gumpy's Cat

A Little Canvas for a Story

This slightly deep oval plate is useful for side dishes, desserts and foods with a little sauce.
We carefully balanced the soft oval shape with the space around the illustration, designing the plate to look its best when serving food.
Tableware that quietly brings a story to everyday meals.

Dimensions: W168 × D113 × H17 mm
Material Porcelain
Made in Japan

Use and care
Microwave safe.
Dishwasher safe.
Do not use in the oven.

Mr Gumpy’s Outing

Mr Gumpy's Outing and Mr Gumpy's Motor Car are among John Burningham's best-loved books. Their stories of animals and children meeting Mr Gumpy and sharing adventures have delighted generations.
Our biggest design question was how to express Mr Gumpy's world through tableware. The animals and children in the stories have distinct personalities, yet naturally become friends.
To capture those warm relationships, we chose memorable characters for the oval plates, creating pieces that feel like small scenes taken from the books.

The books' appeal lies not only in their lovable characters. Lush plants, watersides and richly coloured skies also help tell the stories. POTPURRI layers traditional Japanese ceramic colours with modern Western ceramic colours, drawing on the qualities of each to create depth and dimension unique to ceramics.

And where is Mr Gumpy himself?
Mr Gumpy appears on the cup and Round Plate S. Deep greens and warm sunlight evoke his generous, welcoming nature. Beyond the character himself, colours and landscapes convey his presence.
We imagined the peaceful moment at the end of the story when everyone gathers for tea and treats. Tableware brings people together, conversation begins and smiles follow. We hope this collection can become a quiet part of those everyday moments.
At teatime and at the dining table, Mr Gumpy's story continues.