Kanayama Matte Brown Leaf Shaped Plate Kozara 5.51" x 4.53"

Our new collection of Kanayama pottery, called Sangiri”, is produced by indirectly heating pottery that's buried in ash. The same effect is also achieved when pottery is fired up in a furnace and heated until oxidation occurs. The lack of oxygen that these methods create causes greys and blues that are seen in nature, to appear in patterns on the surface of the pottery. The pattern of circles you see on the plate is from a technique called "Botamochi". Round or circular smaller pottery is placed on top of the plate to be fired and put into the furnace. After firing up the plates, the small circular pottery is removed, exposing round marks left on the plate or bowl. This leaf-shaped matt brown plate has a rustic and unique design, which will complement any cuisine like French, Italian, and Mexican as well as Japanese. This size is perfect for serving appetizers or a dessert. Specification Material: Ceramic Dimensions: 5.51" x 4.53" x 0.59" ht (14cm x 11.5cm x 1.5cm ht) Weight: 0.3 lbs