Ishizara Plate with Design of Maple Leaves on a Flowing Stream

Japan

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Ishizara were used to serve local specialties at roadside inns. As folk wares for simple domestic use ishizara were commonly decorated with informal designs executed with a single color, usually cobalt-blue and an iron glaze. This one, using iron red as well is a fine, early example.

Ishizara Plate with Design of Maple Leaves on a Flowing Stream, Stoneware (Seto ware), Japan

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Ishizara Plate with Design of Maple Leaves on a Flowing Stream, Stoneware (Seto ware), Japan
Ishizara Plate with Design of Maple Leaves on a Flowing Stream, Stoneware (Seto ware), Japan

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