Fluted Plates

A staple in the shop, these lovely fluted plates are produced by Marumitsu pottery in Aichi, Japan--home to kilns with the longest production history in Japan. The fluting detail elicits the play of light and shadow--there's movement. These seemingly inanimate objects are indeed lively.  Made of earthenware clay, plates can periodically be machine-washed, but hand-washing is suggested. They should thoroughly dry between use. Please note that earthenware can be more fragile than other types of clay. These plates are not chip-proof or impact-proof and over time, their surfaces will show wear.  Since 1950 Marumitsu has focused on functional ceramic-wares employing local potters who use both traditional and modern techniques. The potters hand is evident here especially in the application of glazes. All pieces exhibit varying caramel-ish areas along the fluted edges. This intentional 'burnt' detail is completely random. Some pieces have more, some have less.  These items cannot be sh