Arita Ware Plates Set 5 Mutsumine Kiln Ceramic Kozara Japanese Porcelain Box For Sale

Authentic Japanese Arita Ware Plate Set of 5 - Mutsumine Kiln

Up for your consideration is a stunning, traditional set of five (5) Japanese ceramic side dishes (Kozara / 小皿揃) complete with their original, custom-fit wooden presentation and storage box (Tomobako).

Artisan Details & Lineage

• Kiln / Maker: Mutsumine Kiln (睦峰窯) – Certified Arita Ware (有田焼)


• Pattern Name: Ususuumi Kusabana (薄墨草花), translated as \"Pale Ink Flowers and Grasses\"


• Origin: Crafted in Saga Prefecture, Japan – the historic birthplace of Japanese porcelain.


• Design Aesthetics: Features a soft, cloudy grey wash glaze background that mimics traditional Sumi-e ink paintings, beautifully contrasted by hand-painted vibrant botanical leaves and flora. Elegantly finished with a classic scalloped shape and a faint golden rim line accent.


• Signature Marks: The base of each plate is stamped in underglaze blue with the single maker\'s Kanji character: 睦 (Mutsu).

Approximate Measurements

• Plate Diameter: ~4.5 inches (11.5 cm) per plate


• Wooden Box Dimensions: ~5.25 inches x 5.25 inches x 3.5 inches tall (13.5 cm x 13.5 cm x 9 cm)

Store Policies & Disclosures

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While this item appears to me to be in acceptable condition; please zoom in and examine all high-resolution photos carefully, as they serve as the final descriptor of the exact condition.
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