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Dinner plate 27cm (Nobori)

Dinner plate 27cm (Nobori)

$120.00
$120.00
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Supplementary product information

Production area: Okayama Prefecture
Size:
・(Height) 20mm
・(Diameter) 270mm
Material: Pottery
Electronic appliances: Not dishwasher safe / Microwave △ (Light warming is possible)

【Before use】
As this is made from natural clay, the surface has fine irregularities where oil and moisture can easily penetrate.
To prevent this as much as possible, we recommend soaking in water for about 30 minutes before use if possible. Please note that cups and similar items will inevitably develop color staining from coffee and other beverages.

【After use】
You may use dish soap, but please wash as soon as possible. After washing, we recommend allowing to air dry completely before storing.

【About color staining】
Coffee, tea, and other strongly pigmented substances will gradually cause staining on the pottery. For noticeable stains, please try using oxygen bleach. Also, please do not use boiling water when using this product. Bizen-yaki is pottery that is sensitive to sudden temperature changes.

This generously sized plate is sure to become the centerpiece of your dining table. Elegantly arrange steak or hamburger with side dishes and enjoy the variety on your plate. It adds color to special occasions such as Christmas and birthdays. It's also perfect for one-plate meals.

※The firing characteristics of Bizen pottery vary greatly depending on the kiln temperature, conditions, and type of clay used, and these can also differ significantly based on the placement within the kiln, making each piece unique in its firing pattern. The image shows one example of the firing results, so please understand that the color and pattern will not be identical.
Additionally, the color of the vessel may change with use. Please appreciate this as a distinctive characteristic of Bizen pottery.

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The History of Bizen Ware

Bizen-yaki is said to have originated from the gradual development of Sue-ki pottery production methods from the Kofun period, with the production of everyday utensils such as bowls, plates, and roof tiles beginning in the Heian period. During the Kamakura period, pottery with the characteristic reddish-brown fired surface that we see today began to be produced.

Characteristics of Bizen ware

We use earth called "hiyose," which is a mixture of soil excavated from rice fields combined with mountain soil and black soil containing iron. Without using glaze, the pottery is fired at high temperatures of 1200-1300 degrees to create a hard, fired finish that results in a distinctive reddish-brown surface. The patterns created through "kiln transformation" are each unique, with no two pieces alike.

Bizen ware manufacturing process

In Bizen pottery, where the clay itself becomes the vessel, the selection and preparation of clay is crucial, and the clay's characteristics become the distinctive feature of each kiln or artisan. After shaping with a potter's wheel or hand-building techniques, the pieces are naturally dried and fired in climbing kilns or electric kilns. The firing of Bizen pottery is typically done using split red pine wood.

Bizen ware

Bizen pottery is produced in the area around Bizen City in Okayama Prefecture. It is counted as one of Japan's representative Six Ancient Kilns along with Seto, Tokoname, Tamba, Shigaraki, and Echizen. Bizen pottery is formed from high-quality clay and dried, then fired without painting or glazing, which allows the natural characteristics of the clay to emerge beautifully. The firing effects create distinctive patterns such as goma, sangiri, and hidasuki, which result from the arrangement in the kiln and the ash and straw components that adhere during firing, ensuring that no two pieces have identical patterns.

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