Due to the busy season at work, shipping may be temporarily suspended. Please be sure to read my profile. m(_ _)m. ＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊ This is a "Namasu-zara" (vinegared dish) from Kofugama kiln. A "Namasu-zara" is a deep dish with moderately raised edges (approximately 15 cm in size). It was a popular dish among the common people from the Edo period, used to serve "Namasu" (vinegared dishes), one of the oldest cooking methods in Japan. This dish features a "Sometsuke" (underglaze blue) design with overglaze enamel painting, mainly in red, and gold accents. The contrast between the subdued indigo used in the center design and the colorful enamel painting on the raised edges creates a sharp beauty. It also has the rustic charm of old pottery. The red ball pattern, usually used in the "Yoraku-mon" (decorative hanging ornaments), is cleverly incorporated as a "temari" (hand ball) design (see photo ④). The gently undulating "hanafuchi" (flower-shaped rim) adds a touch of elegance to the subdued colors of the "Sometsuke," making it a wonderful item. ※The color may appear slightly different due to lighting and natural light. Please understand. Size: Approximately 16.8 cm in width, approximately 5 cm in height. Namasu-zara. A flat bowl with a moderate depth, a shallow bowl. Suitable for serving green vegetables, Japanese dishes, grilled dishes, etc. As a "mukozuke" (side dish), for sashimi, simmered dishes, etc. Also for Chinese dishes, oden side dishes, salads, and side dishes like after-dinner fruits. It's a versatile shape and size that can be used in various ways ^_^. A buried treasure from my parents' home. It was stored in a tea box, so it is an unused, beautiful item. There are no water stains, cracks, or chips. How about it for those who like the design or are looking for one? Discontinued and rare. I think it's a rather unusual item. Please understand that it has been stored at home, and consider purchasing it. Please forgive any original glaze unevenness, forming marks, or minor scratches from storage. There is no original box. It will be carefully packed with bubble wrap, etc. Currently, I can prepare three dishes. If you wish, please comment. Ko-Imari Imari ware Arita ware Mino ware Seto ware Akazu ware Hasami ware Tachikichi Nikko Maebata Pottery Kozan kiln Ryuhogama kiln Chikusai Wazan kiln Floral pattern Japanese pattern Auspicious patterns Serving bowl Side dish bowl Simmered dish bowl Simmered dish Dessert bowl Bowl Hirumuko ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊ ＊