Large Edo Antique Umanome Plate japanese tableware Most of this process is

Most of this process is still done by hand and it is strictly controlled by the master craftsman

Akita-ware is light coloured when it is unused

and made from iron rich clay that turns a dark red colour when fired

whilst a futaoki functions as a lid rest

The koi were most likely created using a stencil or transfer

Large Edo Antique Umanome Plate japanese tableware Most of this process is*THIS ITEM WEIGHS 2495 GRAMS WITHOUT PACKAGING, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR SHIPPING DETAILS AND UPGRADES. This listing is for a rather large, antique Seto ware Umanome plate made around 130 150 years ago. It is heavy and rugged in appearance, and features hand painted horse eye spirals. These spirals were painted using iron oxide and decorate the edges of the plate. This is a large and durable plate and an excellent collectors item.