Tanba Tachikui Ware: Toshihiko Kiln Tanba ware is counted among Japan's six ancient kilns, and is a famous production area for pottery with a history of over 800 years. In the early Showa era, thanks to the sharp insight of the late Soetsu Yanagi, items that were at first glance plain and simple, yet healthy and suited to their purpose, such as sturdy daily pottery from the Kamakura period and tea ceremony utensils with refined techniques from the Edo period, were discovered. Since then, Tanba ware has also become known to the world. Toshihiko Kiln is one of the kilns in this historically rich production area. This is a plate with a gentle color of bran glaze. It goes well with any dish, blending in without being overbearing. Because of this, it's also perfect for combining with other kilns. It's a recommended color that can be used as a staple for a long time. It has a slight depth and a spout-like shape, which is a nice accent. *Due to the handmade nature of the product, there may be distortions, unevenness, and pinholes. Also, scratches may be visible when stacked. We hope that you will understand these characteristics and enjoy the pottery. *I have many other pieces of pottery and have been storing them in the cupboard as I rarely use them. There are no noticeable scratches or damage, but please understand that they are used and have been stored at home before purchasing. *Please check any areas you cannot judge from the photos or any concerns you may have in advance. - Color: Gray - Shape: Flat plate - Material: Ceramic Thank you for viewing. Material: Ceramics/Pottery Shape: Round plate Item Type: Medium plate