This item was collected by my grandparents, who love travel and cooking. I'm decluttering and have decided to let it go. ☆ Shichiemon Kiln Hirashimizu Ware, Set of 2 Purpose: Katakuchi (single-spouted pitcher) Features: From the "Shichiemon Kiln," a kiln of Hirashimizu ware. Some of you may not be familiar with it. It is pottery and porcelain made at the foot of Mt. Chitose in Yamagata City, with a history of over 200 years. It is characterized by pottery with a soft texture created by white makeup, and expressions that make use of soil containing a lot of iron. "Shichiemon Kiln" is one of the three remaining kilns of Hirashimizu ware. It utilizes the texture of the original soil with a high iron content, and mainly produces everyday tableware such as vases, plates, and teacups with a simple texture. The reddish-brown sides, like those of a yakishime (unglazed stoneware), have a fine particle feel that is slightly different from the pottery you often see. You'll understand when you hear about the material. It is said to be made using soft "stone" collected at the foot of Mt. Chitose in Yamagata Prefecture. By firing it at a relatively high temperature, it approaches the texture of porcelain. It has a smooth, and refreshing feel that you'll want to keep stroking. The glaze has a color that mixes blue and gray. It features a thick, plump finish and the appearance of iron spots, using the "Nashi Seiji" glaze, which is a specialty of "Shichiemon Kiln." Microwave safe, Dishwasher safe Size: Approximately 7.5cm in diameter x 8.5cm in height *This is a long-term home storage item by an amateur. I have carefully inspected it, but please understand that there may be oversights of minor stains, scratches, etc., in addition to the images and descriptions. If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact me before purchasing(^^) #Karakusa (arabesque pattern) #ColoredPicture #JapanesePlate #JapaneseTableware #MediumPlate #AritaWare #KutaniWare #SetoWare #MinoWare #HasamiWare #KyoWare #MashikoWare #OribeWare #KiyomizuWare #ShigarakiWare #Antique #HighClass #GenemonKiln #KoshoKiln #FukagawaSeiji #Koransha #HakusanToki #ImariWare #Koimari #Tachikichi #HayashikuroKiln #SeiemonKiln #Ryuhokiln #KozanKiln #DaiichiToki #GozanKiln #Shuho #DaigoKiln #AsukaKiln #ShozanKiln #Wakouen #HayashikuroKiln #KorakuKiln #Shobido #Antique #ShowaRetro #TableCoordination #MeimeiPlate #SmallBowl #Sometsuke (blue and white) #TraditionalCrafts #Lacquerware #LacquerCoating 0147