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Dinner plate 27cm (Hidaski)

Dinner plate 27cm (Hidaski)

$2,800.00
$2,800.00
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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】
Dishwashing detergent may be used, but please wash as soon as possible. After washing, we recommend allowing it to air dry naturally before storing.

【About Color Staining】
Coffee, tea, and other items with strong pigments will gradually cause staining on the vessel. For bothersome stains, please try using oxygen bleach. Also, please do not use boiling water when using. Bizen-yaki is pottery that is sensitive to sudden temperature changes.

This larger plate is sure to become the centerpiece of your dining table. Elegantly arrange steaks, hamburgers, and accompaniments to create a delightful presentation on the plate. It adds color and elegance to special occasions such as Christmas and birthdays. It is also perfect for one-plate meals.

※The firing results of Bizen pottery vary greatly depending on the kiln temperature, conditions, and type of clay used, and can also differ significantly based on the placement within the kiln. No two pieces have identical firing results. The images shown are examples of firing results, so please understand that the actual color and patterns will not be identical.
Additionally, the color of the vessel may change with use. Please appreciate this as a unique characteristic of Bizen pottery.

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The History of Bizen Ware

Bizen pottery is said to have originated from the gradual development of Sue pottery (sueki) production techniques from the Kofun period, with the production of daily-use vessels such as bowls, plates, and roof tiles beginning in the Heian period. By 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 clay 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 pieces are fired at high temperatures of 1200-1300 degrees to create a hard, fired finish that produces a distinctive reddish-brown surface. The patterns created through "kiln transformation" are all unique, with no two pieces being identical.

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 character defines the individuality of each kiln and 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 conducted using split red pine wood.

Bizen ware

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

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