This is a ceramic plate, 24 cm tall and 19 cm wide, that I purchased several years ago. The bird's expression is unique. It has a signature and the year 2019 on the back. It seems that Mr. Maekawa's works have become difficult to obtain. It is not new, but it has been displayed in a display case since I bought it, so there is no damage. I bought it for 13,000 yen. ■About Koichi Maekawa He creates pottery in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture, and his works are fired using Shigaraki clay. His unique expressions are charming, and you'll likely be drawn into the same mysterious atmosphere as Mr. Maekawa.