Japanese handcraft pottery (Seto Hongyo Pottery) KISETO line dish[fs01gm]

The city of Seto in Aichi Prefecture is one of Japans leading areas of ceramics production. The Akazu ware of Seto in particular rates as one of the top six kilns in Japan. Seto ware features a colorful glaze, and Kiseto, Shino and Oribe varieties of Seto ware with a history of several hundred years, are typical examples of the items made here. The region is endowed with a supply of good quality kaolin, and the techniques used by skilled potters to make tea ceremony utensils, vases for Japanese flower arranging and general tableware have been handed down for generations. Seto-yaki ware was designated a traditional craft in 1977

indication of weight 242g

Item name SetoHongyogama　Kiseto　線紋皿　5寸 Size about φ15 X H3cm Production Area Japan（Seto) Material pottery Item Description 薄く入ったラインがきれいな平皿です。 取り皿として常に何枚か持っておきたい、そんな一枚。 About Seto Hongyougama 瀬戸本業窯：It has about 300 years history in Seto. Now, 7th Hanjiro Mizuno and his son 8th Hanjiro Mizuno keeps their klin. They keeps traditional Seto pottery named "本業焼" (Hongyou yaki). There are few potteries keeps it in Seto now. They are very popular among collectors and Japanese celebrities.。 Caution Please note: There is a little difference between noted size and actual size. It is a feature of handcrafts. microwave oven, dishwasher available / oven non available

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