Arita ware, Shinmine kiln, Temari crest, square, 7-inch plate, 55019

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. Size: Approx. 21 x 21 x 1.5 cm Material: Porcelain Country of Origin: Japan