Octagonal Plates - Kata Kutani

Octagonal Plates - Kata KutaniKata kutani is a line of original kutani ware that eschews kutani's characteristic colorful decorations and instead showcases the traditional shapes (kata) and the beauty of the glaze. The porcelain clay sourced in the area is naturally grey, and when fired with a white glaze, it turns into beautiful light grey with a hint of celadon. The pieces in the kata kutani line use crackle glaze, which creates cracking effects (kanny) on the finished surface,

is adorned with radishes

Japan's national treasure thought to have been drawn in the 12th century

Using the technology and experience in copper casting

With its unique face (some say ugly

fortuitous) monyō (motif) are used in Asia as decorative designs to bring good fortune or forestall bad luck

These cups are simple

Mini and No

22½” x 22" after washing

Tojiki Tonya is a collective of ceramic ware distributors in the Mino region

and all other vases have a shiny finish

and the pattern suggests prosperity and longevity

The other side depicts a field of plum trees in bloom