Sashiba Plate (27.5cm)
Kittachi Sashiba Glaze Plate / 27.5cm
** Each 27.5cm Kittachi sashiba plate is shown individually. The first image shows the available plate.
The large plate is designed for use as a dinner plate or serving dish. The flat surface and slight rim also allow it to be used as a tray. An original glaze (Sashiba), when fired, gives each plate a textured surface with rich tones and metallic like areas that vary from piece to piece.
The Kittachi series of mugs and plates are crafted in Saga, which is renowned as a pottery region. The process of preparing and shaping clay is conducted in Arita, and firing is done in Imari. In recent years, even as a well-known porcelain production center, it is necessary for the Arita producers to source porcelain materials from other prefectures. Fortunately, the Kittachi series is made from iron-rich clay locally sourced from Saga Prefecture. Roughly formed using a mould, each mug and plate is finished by the hands of a potter in order to refine its shape. A workshop based in Imari, Saga fired the vessels at temperatures similar to early Imari-ware (early 16th century), in order to achieve the desired surface finish of the ceramics.… >> More
- Dimensions: Dia 27.5cm x H 1.5cm
- Weight: 1165g
- Material: Ceramic
- Care: Not suitable for use in dishwashers and microwave ovens.
- Product No: AL-60-D-4
- Made in Japan
