This deep green vessel was created to evoke the image of Otaru's blue, deep sea, a city of history and romance. Otaru-yaki has been beloved for its characteristic transparent, blue-green glaze, known as Midori Oribe. This is a piece from the "Otaru Hakusei Toen" pottery, which closed its kiln in 2007 to the regret of many. The design is also said to resemble Ainu patterns, making it a piece that can be enjoyed as interior decor. In recent years, it has been displayed in luxury resort hotels in Niseko. A square ceramic plate with a beautiful blue and brown gradation. *Otaru-yaki was the oldest pottery kiln in Hokkaido, dating back to the Meiji era, but it has since closed, making this a very rare and valuable item that is no longer available.* - Color: Blue and brown gradation - Size: Approximately 25cm x 25cm - Shape: Square - Surface texture: Crackle pattern - Material: Ceramic / Pottery *Ladder not included.* #Otaru #OtaruKiln #OtaruYaki #Pottery #Ceramics #Artist #MidoriOribe #Antique #InteriorDesign #AntiqueArt #OtaruYaki