Tableware that Enhances Your Food This square plate has a nostalgic feel. The individually hand-painted striped pattern creates a rich, expressive look. Among tableware, which tends to be round, square plates add a touch of style to any table. The simple shape and elegant pattern enhance the food served on them, just like a picture frame. Expand your table coordination options Serve a generous amount of shredded cabbage with hearty pork cutlets or fried horse mackerel. Also perfect as a garnish for fish dishes like grilled salmon or cod meunière. It's great for serving assorted sashimi or a generous serving of seared bonito. It's also great for serving long, thin dishes like yakitori. Size Diameter: Approx. 21.7 x 16.5 cmHeight: Approx. 1.6-1.8 cm Weight Approx. 396 g Material Porcelain MicrowaveDishwasher Microwave: YesDishwasher: Yes Direct FlameOven Direct Flame: NoOven: No Recommended Maintenance from the Pottery Maker - After use, wash and dry the dish thoroughly as soon as possible. Insufficient drying can cause mold and odors. Product Characteristics/Handling Precautions - Because these pieces are handmade, there may be individual differences in color, shape, size, and thickness. - Pinholes may be present, and the pattern and color may vary. - Recommended for those who want to enjoy the warm texture of handmade items, each with its own unique character. - Because these pieces are non-absorbent, they are resistant to stains, mold, and other dirt, making them easy to handle. - You may notice tiny black spots, paint spots, or pinholes that do not reach the base on the surface of the piece. - Crazing (cracks in the surface glaze) may occur during use, but this is not cracking or damage and does not affect use. - Prices may be revised or adjusted by the artist or potter. Things to Know Before Purchasing The unique character of each piece of pottery is created by mottling, fading, uneven glaze, shading, and shape variations not found in mass-produced items. Handmade pottery is not perfectly uniform, with pinholes, crazing, or distortions. Each piece is slightly different in color, size, and shape, and no two pieces are exactly alike. This is the charm of handmade pottery. These are also the unique characteristics of handmade pottery, so enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime encounter. [Individual Differences] Since each piece is handmade, there may be individual differences in shape, size, and thickness. [Color Variations/Baking Variations] Since the glaze is carefully applied by hand, the glaze may not be evenly distributed. When firing, temperatures vary depending on where in the kiln they are fired, resulting in uneven firing. [Other Notes] ○Large pinholes may be present on some items. ○Some items may have smoothing marks, as shown in the photo. 〇Products that have passed inspection by the pottery manufacturer or artist are inspected again before being delivered to customers. ■For more information, please click here. Characteristics of tableware and things to understand when purchasing About the series This product is available in different patterns. ■Here's a list of other items. We hope you find your favorite! ・Arita ware Listing Page ・Imari Ware Listing Page Arita ware & Imari Ware In the early 17th century, Korean potter Yi Sam-pyeong and his colleagues discovered pottery stone in Izumiyama, Arita Town, and fired this porcelain for the first time in Japan. It is a traditional Japanese craft that represents Japan. With its translucent whiteness and gorgeous painting, it has a thin, light, and delicate appearance, but is also hard, strong, and durable. Many porcelain pieces are microwave and dishwasher safe, making them perfect for everyday use.