Kyo-yaki (Kyoto ware) Taizan Kiln Sometsuke (blue and white) Flowing Water and Chrysanthemum Design 9-inch Square Plate It's a beautiful piece, like looking at a painting by the Rinpa school of art. Thank you for viewing. - Design: Flowing water pattern and flower design - Colors: Beige and blue contrast - Shape: Rectangular plate - Usage: Can be used as tableware Type... Pottery Type... Plate Type... Square plate Kiln... Kyo-yaki/Kiyomizu-yaki (Kyoto ware) Dimensions (approx.) 　Diameter: 27.0 x 22.0 cm 　Height: 2.3 cm 　Base diameter: 26.5 x 21.7 cm (Plate stand for photography not included) This is a very beautiful piece, with the soft, fine-grained clay unique to Kyoto, and the flowing water and chrysanthemum design is carefully painted with sometsuke and white clay, like a painting. The 9-inch (27.0cm) square plate is said to be produced in small numbers. It's good to display, or to use as a serving plate on special occasions. It is a tasteful, valuable, and truly beautiful work.