Arita Ware Shinmine Kiln Ivy Grape Design Square Plate Set 52441

Hand-painted Arita ware. Arita ware is a type of ceramic ware produced mainly in Arita, Saga Prefecture. It was also called Imari ware because it was shipped from Imari Port. Arita, Saga Prefecture, is one of Japan's leading "pottery towns," boasting a tradition spanning over 400 years. The grape pattern is considered auspicious, symbolizing fertility and fertility due to the abundant fruit it produces, and the growing vines symbolize vitality. Size: Approx. 16.5 x 16.5 x 1 cm Material: Porcelain Country of Origin: Japan