Timeless Elegance This long plate, made for traditional Japanese cuisine, has a gentle, nostalgic charm. The soft blue tones along the rim create a refreshing and calming atmosphere. The tasteful hand-painted bamboo motif is impressive, evoking the quiet beauty of traditional Japanese aesthetics. This product was made around the 1990s and is now stored as deadstock due to technical reasons. Its elegance has remained unchanged over the years, making it very appealing. A dish like something you'd find at a restaurant Just arrange a platter of sashimi on it and it will instantly resemble a dish served in a traditional kaiseki restaurant. It's also perfect for serving rolled omelets and grilled fish. Suitable for both everyday dining and entertaining guests, enjoy using it however you like. Size Diameter: Approx. 24.0-24.5 x 9.0 cmHeight: Approx. 2.0 cm Weight Approx. 249 g Material Porcelain MicrowaveDishwasher Microwave: YesDishwasher: No 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 lead to mold and odor. Product Characteristics/Handling Precautions - Because the pottery is overglaze-painted, scrubbing with cleansers or abrasive nylon scrubbing pads can scratch the surface. - Because the pottery is handmade, there will be individual differences in color, shape, size, and thickness. - Pinholes, patterns, and colors may vary. - Recommended for those who want to enjoy the warm texture of handmade pottery, each piece showing its own unique character. - Because the pottery is non-absorbent, it is resistant to stains, mold, and other dirt, making it easy to handle. - Crazing (cracks in the surface or 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] Because these are handmade, there may be individual differences in shape, size, and color. [Design] Because each piece is hand-painted, there may be variations in the pattern, design, and color shading. [Other Notes] Some items may have scratches, slight dirt, or other marks. 〇Some items may have uneven painting or wrinkled glaze. 〇Products that have passed inspection by the potter or artist are inspected again before being delivered to customers. ■For more information, please click here. Characteristics of pottery and things to understand when purchasing About the series ■You can also view Arita ware here. We hope you find something you like. Arita ware List Page Arita ware This pottery is produced in and around Arita Town, Saga Prefecture. As Japan's first porcelain production center, it boasts a history of approximately 400 years. Characterized by colorful and intricate painting by artisans, it is one of Japan's proud traditional crafts.