Tastefully painted items This is a gorgeous small plate decorated with gold in some places. Images are for illustrative purposes only. You will be enchanted by the craftsmanship of the delicate brush strokes. After painting with blue Gosu, vermilion and gold colors are layered on top. Even the back side is painted, making it a masterpiece that gives you a sense of the elaborate attention to detail. For everyday dining and celebrations It's the perfect size for serving one person's bowl of green vegetables or pickles. The edges are slightly raised, so you can use it with juicy side dishes. For snack time, why not serve it with karinto and enjoy it with hojicha. You can also stack them, so you can have several for your family or for guests. Size Diameter approx. 11.7cmHeight approx. 3.9cm Weight Approx. 128g Material Porcelain MicrowaveDishwasher Microwave ×Dishwasher ○ Direct heatOven Direct heat ×Oven × Recommended maintenance by the pottery - Since it has a gold overlay, rubbing it with a cleanser or nylon scrubbing brush (with abrasive) may cause scratches on the surface. ・After using the utensils, wash them as soon as possible and dry them thoroughly. Insufficient drying may cause mold and odors. Product characteristics/Handling precautions ・As it is handmade, there may be individual differences in color, shape, size, thickness, etc. ・Small iron powder or paint spatter may be seen on the surface of the pottery. ・There may be pinholes, and the pattern, color, etc. may differ. ・Penetration (cracks in the surface glaze) may occur during the firing process, but this is not a crack or damage and does not affect use. ・Prices may be reviewed or revised depending on the artist or pottery. Things you should know before purchasing What creates the expression of pottery are spots, scratches, unevenness in the glaze, shading, and bending of the shape that cannot be seen in mass-produced products.The charm of handmade pottery is that it may have pinholes, intrusions, distortions, etc., and is not perfectly arranged. Each piece is slightly different in color, size, and shape, so no two are exactly the same.Please enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime encounter as these are the unique characteristics of handmade pottery. [Individual differences] Because each piece is hand-painted by a craftsman, the shading of each pattern may vary. [Uneven color/uneven baking] Each painting is done by hand, so the thickness of the lines may not be uniform. During firing, the temperature varies depending on the location of the kiln, resulting in uneven firing. [Other notes] 〇There may be uneven glaze as shown in the photo. 〇Products that have passed inspection by the pottery and artist are inspected again and delivered to the customer. About other series developments ■You can also view Arita ware here. Please find your favorite. Arita ware list page Arita ware Arita ware is porcelain manufactured in Arita Town, Saga Prefecture, and its surrounding areas. It is said to be the first porcelain made in Japan, and has been widely used as tableware and crafts for over 400 years. Arita ware has a strong image of transparent white porcelain and decoration, but there are also many items that use brightly colored glazes, giving a rich variety of colors to your dining table.
