An exceptionally well-crafted Bizen ware plate. Delicate linear accents along the rim introduce a sense of structure and refinement, giving the piece a more elegant character than is usually seen in Bizen plates.
Beautiful piece.
W 16 cm x H 2.5 cm / 240-268g
Very good condition ★★★★☆
No chips, No cracks.
Bizen-Yaki (Okayama Prefecture) is created using the Yakishime method of firing unglazed wares at high temperatures.
Using red pine wood in the firing process beautiful natural colors and tones emerge from the clay.
Bizen clay has a high iron content which enables the pottery to retain heat or remain cool.
Bizen -Yaki reflects the Japanese artistic sensibility emphasising inner beauty and subtlety.