This item was collected by my grandparents, who love travel and cooking. I'm decluttering and have decided to let it go. ☆ Shichiemongama - Set of 4 Purpose: Plate Features: From the Hirashimizu-yaki kiln "Shichiemongama." 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 applying white makeup, and expressions that make use of soil containing a lot of iron. "Shichiemongama" is one of the three remaining kilns of Hirashimizu-yaki. It makes use of 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 pottery), have a fine particle feel that is slightly different from the pottery you often see, even though it is pottery. You'll understand when you hear about the material. It is said that it is made using soft "stone" taken from 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 touching forever. The glaze has a color that is a mixture of blue and gray. It is the "Nashi Seiji" glaze, which is a specialty of "Shichiemongama," and it features a thick, plump finish, and the appearance of iron spots. Microwave safe ◯, Dishwasher safe ◯ Size: Approximately 10cm x 4.5cm *These items have been stored at home for a long time by an amateur. I have carefully inspected them, but please understand that there may be overlooked minor stains, scratches, etc., in addition to the images and descriptions. If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact me before purchasing (^^) #BrushStrokePattern #CrackPattern #AritaYaki #MinoYaki #FolkCraftPottery #Arabesque #ColoredPicture #JapanesePlate #JapaneseTableware #MediumPlate #AritaYaki #KutaniYaki #SetoYaki #Yaki #Antique #Luxury #GenemonGama #KoshoGama #FukagawaSeiji #Koransha #HakusanToki #ImariYaki #KoImari #Tachikichi #HayashiKuroGama #SeiemonGama #RyuhoGama #KozanGama #DaiichiToki #GozanGama #Shuho #DaigoGama #AsukaGama #ShozanGama #Wakoken #HayashiKuroGama #KorakuGama #Shobido #MeimeiPlate #SmallBowl #Sometsuke 0123