Set of Five Mino-ware Koi Plates kaede tea bowl The rock-like pedestal on which

The rock-like pedestal on which the lion sits is said to represent 'the formality of being appointed as a guardian'

This type of ware is characterized by its thin walls and beautiful coloured glazes

however I have seen them marked as Toyo Japan and Sun Ceramics Japan for the international market

This listing is for a vintage Izushi-ware rabbit okimono made by noted potter

and this led to an interest in making teaware

Set of Five Mino-ware Koi Plates kaede tea bowl The rock-like pedestal on which*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a set of five small Mino ware plates made around 20 years ago. The front is decorated with koi fish and they are white underneath. The koi were most likely created using a stencil or transfer, they are not hand painted. This particular set is suitable for serving sweets or sashimi, they would make lovely tea plates during