Beautiful Japanese Mashiko ceramic plates

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This is a beautiful Mashiko Pottery plate which I purchased in Mashiko Japana in early 1970. The plate measures almost 12 inches across and weighs about 2 lbs 14 ounces. It makes a wonderful plate for serving at parties, dinners or even to use as a regular dinner plate. I have 4 of these plates and will sell them individually or together. If you would like to purchase all of them, please contact me for a shipping price. the design on each plate is the same however because these are hand done , t are slight variations in the leaf colors and shapes. I love these plates but I am downsizing my belongings and would be very happy if someone else would enjoy them. T are no chips, cracks or breaks on any of the plates. Mashiko is Located 25 kilometers southeast of Utsunomiya which is the capital ofTochigi prefecture, Mashiko surrounded by mountains and hills producesthe world renowned mashiko-yaki ceramic ware. Mashiko-yaki, the world renowned earthenware which represents ceramic ware of the Kanto region, is characterized by its simplicity and warmth. Traditional Mashiko-yaki consists of brown works fired in firewood kilns and simple pots decorated with vermilion paint. The origin of Mashiko-yaki dates back to the end of the Yedo period (1603 - 1867) when clay suitable for pottery was found in Mashiko. Being considered merely as kitchen read more

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