Shonzui-De Waves and Treasure Side Plate MAKER_Choho Kiln finished in a gentle pink

finished in a gentle pink hue

The tokusa pattern

Made on a potter’s wheel

and intricate patterns created by the kiln's flames exemplify Bizen ware—the timeless "art of clay and fire

Shonzui-De Waves and Treasure Side Plate MAKER_Choho Kiln finished in a gentle pinkThis 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