Kutani Eizan refers to the founder of Kutani ware, who is said to have opened a kiln in the Edo period, and is also the brand name derived from the name of the potter. Also known as Eizan-yaki or Eizan-gama, it is believed that they established the technique of overglaze painting using the vivid "Kutani Gosai" (five colors of Kutani) at the Ko-Kutani kiln, which was located in Yamashiro Onsen, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Excerpt A vibrant blue Kutani ware plate. Although unused, it has been stored for a long time. We appreciate your understanding before purchasing. - Design: Octagonal, green decorations, bird and flower patterns - Back markings: Eizan Size: Approximately 15cm, 5 plates Please feel free to ask any questions, no matter how small. We value each encounter. Thank you for viewing our item. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Japanese tableware: Arita-yaki, Kutani-yaki, Seto-yaki, Mino-yaki, Hasami-yaki, Kyo-yaki, Mashiko-yaki, Oribe-yaki, Kiyomizu-yaki, Shigaraki-yaki, antiques, high-class, Gen'emon Gama, Kosho Gama, Sota Gama, Shin Gama, Fukagawa Seiji, Koransha, Hakusan Toki, Imari-yaki, Ko-Imari, Tachikichi, Hayashikuro Gama, Seiemon Gama, Ryuho Gama, Koyama Gama, Daiichi Toki, Gozan Gama, Shuho, Daigo Gama, Asuka Gama, Shozan Gama, Wakoken, Hayashikuro Gama, Koraku Gama, Shobido, Showa retro, table coordination, individual plates, small bowls, colored painting, red painting, somenishiki, sometsuke, New Year's, osechi (New Year's dishes), celebration, deep plates, medium bowls, medium plates, serving plates, square plates