Shonzui-De Waves and Treasure Side Plate CATEGORY_Servingware-Candybox the gray with the bamboo

the gray with the bamboo

gaining depth and character through years of use

and purple glazes overlaid on the floral design

The glossy brown cherry bark has a moist texture and beautiful luster

Rounded pieces of refractory clay are placed between the plates before they are fired in the kiln

Shonzui-De Waves and Treasure Side Plate CATEGORY_Servingware-Candybox the gray with the bambooThis blue and white side plate is a magnificent example of the artistry found in Mikawachi ware, featuring hand painted designs in blue on fine, durable porcelain. The rim of the plate is adorned with the geometric patterns of shonzui de waves, a style influenced by the porcelain patterns originally produced in Jingdezhen kilns during the late Ming Dynasty. At the center of the plate is a beautifully rendered takara zukushi "treasure painting." This