Shigaraki yaki, Japanese Ceramic Saucer, Wafu, deep green glaze, Size 4.25" x3" x 0.25"(H)
One of the features, the surface of the saucer is rough and contains many fine stone grains.
Shigaraki ware (信楽焼) is a type of stoneware pottery made in Shigaraki area, Japan. The kiln is one of the Six Ancient Kilns in Japan. Although figures representing the tanuki are a popular product included as Shigaraki ware, the kiln and local pottery tradition has a long history. Koka City's special product "Shigaraki ware" certified as a Japanese heritage。
