Pottery Ao paints each plate by hand before firing — the pattern applied to the surface with a brush, set into the clay by the kiln. The result is a plate where the decoration is part of the material, not applied after the fact. Pottery Ao is based in Nagasaki, Japan. Each plate is painting by hand from start to finish — shaped, glazed, and fired individually, with the rim and surface given the same care as the overall form. Japanese ceramics have been treasured across the world for generations, and a plate like this brings that living tradition to your own table. Formed and finished by hand. The glaze settles differently on every piece, so no two are alike. Yours will differ a little from the one photographed — that is the hand of the maker. Material: Porcelain Made in Nagasaki, Japan Artisan: Pottery Ao Size: 22 × 3.8 cm (8.7 × 1.5 in) Because each piece is individually made, slight variations in form and glaze are the mark of a true handmade object.
