Echizen Ware Kiln: Soyama Kiln Artist: Minoru Munekura Size: Approximately 30 cm x 13.5 cm A large, rectangular plate Suitable for dishes like grilled fish, sashimi, and steak. Large plate, pottery, dish, craft Brand new, unused The outer box is slightly deteriorated. Echizen ware is a type of pottery made primarily in Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture, and is one of the six ancient kilns of Japan. Using clay rich in iron and employing the "yakishime" method, which does not use glaze, it is characterized by a simple, warm, and subdued finish. Due to its durable construction, which is resistant to water leakage, it was primarily used for everyday utensils such as water jars, pots, and grinding bowls. During the Kamakura period, it was a representative production area in the region and was distributed nationwide by Kitamaebune (a type of cargo ship). About the "Six Ancient Kilns of Japan" Echizen ware is counted among the "Six Ancient Kilns of Japan" (Nihon Rokkoyo), along with Bizen ware (Okayama), Shigaraki ware (Shiga), Tokoname ware (Aichi), Seto ware (Aichi), and Tamba ware (Hyogo). Among these, Echizen ware, Tokoname ware, Seto ware, and Bizen ware were certified as "Japan Heritage" in 2017.