Hisa-tsugu Shimizu made, yakishime (unglazed stoneware) plates, approximately 20cm square, set of 10. Of the 10 plates, 8 are unopened, brand new and unused, and only 2 have been opened and used. (Kiln explanation) Rakuzan Kiln is located at the foot of the Suzuka Mountains, which straddle the border between Mie and Shiga prefectures. The first generation, Rakuzan Shimizu, was the first to incorporate the style of Korean tea bowls into Banko ware, earning high praise. His technique was inherited by the third generation, Hiroshi, who studied and built a kiln in Korea, the production area of Korean tea bowls, and revived Korean tea bowls as contemporary works. Currently, the fourth generation, Hisa-tsugu, and his younger brother, Jin, are diligently engaged in pottery. - Works made in Korea are marked "Karaku Gama Zo" (Karaku Kiln Made) - Works made in Japan are marked "Rakuzan Gama Zo" (Rakuzan Kiln Made). Works with the kiln mark are made by the Shimizu family and their apprentices, and the individual maker cannot be identified. Please note that works with the personal name seal of Hisa-tsugu are sold at individual exhibitions at Mitsukoshi, Isetan, etc., for 100,000 to 300,000 yen or more. Please be aware that some items with the kiln mark are being sold on Yahoo Auctions and Mercari as works by Hiroshi or Hisa-tsugu. These plates are made by Hisa-tsugu himself and are guaranteed to be authentic. ★ Although unused, they have been stored for nearly 25 years, so they are clean, but I have marked them as "no noticeable scratches or stains." ★ Immediate purchase OK. Free shipping via anonymous Mercari delivery. ★ Please refrain from purchasing if you are a nervous person, as these are used and old items. ★ Please understand that this is a layman's inspection before purchasing. I apologize if I have overlooked anything else. ★ For packaging, we may use recycled materials such as newspapers, paper bags, cardboard boxes, and waste materials that are appropriate for the product.