Seikou Kiln Yoshidaya Gourd Kutani Sauce Plate
The Japanese plate features a large bottle gourd and a pine tree in Yoshidaya style.
Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small food. Or you can put a small portion of food or containments in, place it on a larger plate or into a bento box for more stylish and sophisticated food presentation.
There are different designs for the same plate from Kutani ware so collect your favorite motifs. See more items from our Kutani ware collection to create traditional meets modern Japanese table setting.
PRODUCT DETAIL
- Dimension: D15cm(5.9in) x H2cm(0.8in)
- Material: Porcelain - Kutani ware
- Origin: Made in Japan
- Brand: Seikou Kiln
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Yoshidaya Style
Yoshidaya Style, which is one of the most famous traditional style of Kutani Ware, was first created by Yoshidaya Denemon in 1824. The four basic colors that are used within this plate are yellow, green, and aubergine. This style restored the painting style of Aote Ko-kutani. Yoshidaya painted the surface of the plate completely using only the 4 colors, yellow, green, dark blue and purple and never red.
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Seikou Kiln Gourd Series
The gourd has been used as a vessel in Japanese daily life since ancient times, and has been a symbol of prosperity since it is said that a hundred seeds can be produced from a single gourd. It has also been used as a lucky charm to pray for good health.
ABOUT SEIKOU KILN
In early Taisho era, (1912-1919) Seikou Kiln opened its kiln in Nomi city of Ishikawa prefecture.
Seikou Kiln researched Japanese overglaze paint for Kutani for years. Finally, they realized the product with high quality like hand paint by printing paper. Transparency of glassy glaze and thick overglaze paint are as same quality as hand paint work.
Principles
“Expression which inherits Ko Kutani by using Japanese overglaze paint.”
“Consistent with improving quality of Kutani ware as a craft.”
“Offer unique elegance of Kutani ware in reasonable price which is acceptable for market.”
These 3 are principles of Seikou porcelain. With their as high quality as hand paint, Seikou tells attractiveness of Kutani ware to modern life. They won many awards such as at “Charming Japanese Souvenir Contest” by Japan Tourism Agency or at “Gourmet & Dining Style Show.
About kutani ware
Kutani ware is a type of pottery produced in the Kaga region of Ishikawa Prefecture and it has a history of over 350 years.
It is characterized by the heavy brilliance of the five colors of green, yellow, red, purple, and navy blue that are applied to the bold and daring lines.
Its long history has evolved through the tireless efforts and enthusiasm of people who have sought innovation while maintaining tradition.
In the early 1700s, the Kutani kilns were closed, but about 80 years later they were opened and Kutani ware was revived.
The beauty of the various styles and methods of painting is known as "Japan Kutani" and is highly regarded around the world.
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United StatesSo pretty and high quality item!
United StatesVivid dinner plate
Gorgeous yellow chartreuse color. Pairs beautifully with red Musubi soup bowl and black sakura donburi bowl. Perfect for marinated foods as well as a spoon rest.
MUSUBI KILN
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