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Dyeing double shrimp and chrysanthemum oval plate

Dyeing double shrimp and chrysanthemum oval plate

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Production area: Saga Prefecture

Dimensions:
・(Height) 26mm
・(Width) 172mm
・(Depth) 123mm

Material: Porcelain

Usage precautions:
Microwave ○ Dishwasher ×

Arita porcelain oval plate. An elliptical dish with chrysanthemum-patterned rim. Perfect for cut fruits and desserts. Simple dishes can elegantly enhance your dining table.
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The History of Arita Ware

In 1616, Korean potters brought back by the Nabeshima clan, who were dispatched during Toyotomi Hideyoshi's invasion of Korea, discovered pottery stone suitable for porcelain production at Izumiyama in Arita, marking the beginning of porcelain firing. As the birthplace where porcelain was first fired in Japan, this region has continued to produce tableware and artistic crafts for 400 years since then.

Characteristics of Arita ware

This is "porcelain" created by making porcelain clay from pottery stone, shaping it, applying glaze, and firing it at high temperatures of 1300 degrees for over 17 hours. It is characterized by its hardness and excellent durability, the translucent whiteness and fine texture of the porcelain surface, underglaze blue painting drawn with cobalt, and vibrant overglaze decoration.

Arita ware manufacturing process

The process of creating a single piece involves multiple stages: forming, bisque firing, underglaze painting, glazing, glaze firing, overglaze painting, and overglaze firing. Each of these processes is carried out through a division of labor by skilled craftsmen who possess a passion for creating beautiful objects.

Arita ware

Arita porcelain is produced in Arita town in Saga Prefecture and its surrounding areas. While tableware and art crafts are the main products, its characteristics also allow for the creation of industrial products such as tiles, insulators, and acid-resistant porcelain. Historically, Arita porcelain has a strong image as artistic craftswork due to its beauty that once captivated European royalty and nobility. However, by using it for everyday purposes as vessels that enhance and highlight the main dishes, daily dining tables are elegantly adorned, bringing a sense of comfort and richness to daily life.

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