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Nishiki peony chrysanthemum shaped 3-inch small plate

Nishiki peony chrysanthemum shaped 3-inch small plate

$960.00
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Supplementary product information

Production area: Saga Prefecture

Size:
・(Height) 20mm
・(Width) 91mm
・(Depth) 91mm

Material: Porcelain

Usage notes:
Microwave ○ Dishwasher ×
Small plates of Arita porcelain. Small plates are also known by other names such as mamezara, tenshiozara, and oteshozara, which shows how beloved they have been at the dining table since ancient times. Originally, they served as containers for seasonings such as salt, but today they are cherished as charming vessels for presenting food.
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The History of Arita Ware

It is said that porcelain production began in 1616 when Korean potters, brought back by the Nabeshima clan who were dispatched during Toyotomi Hideyoshi's invasion of Korea, discovered porcelain stone—the raw material for porcelain—at Izumiyama in Arita. As the birthplace where porcelain was first fired in Japan, tableware and artistic crafts have been continuously created here for 400 years since.

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, translucent white porcelain surface with fine texture, underglaze blue painting drawn with cobalt, and vibrant overglaze decoration.

Arita ware manufacturing process

The process of creating a single piece involves many 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 works.

Arita ware

Arita porcelain is produced in Arita Town, 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 an art craft due to its beauty that once captivated European royalty and nobility. However, by using it as everyday tableware that highlights the main dish, daily dining tables are elegantly adorned, and the comfort of daily life can be felt.

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