Supersized me!  This heavy-duty 24cm (9.44") porcelain plate is the king of all whale plates.  Mr. Imamura painted a family of 3  Humpback whales as a theme of family love (親子 oyako) .  The size, the theme and the premium quality of this plate would make it a very special heirloom dinnerware to be kept in the family.
 
Japanese porcelain from Mikawachi is prized to be of top quality using the brightest white porcelain clay from Amakusa region.  And artisans in Mikawachi is known for the exquisite skills in underglaze painting and sculpting with this fine material.  Mikawachi porcelain is acknowledged as Japan Heritage.  
  
KOUN KILN of Mikawachi
Artisan Takamitsu Imamura runs Koun Kiln and insists in handling every step of the process by himself, with the help of his wife.   When many porcelain producers evolve into using decal for cheaper and faster production, Mikawachi artisans strictly maintain the practice of hand-painting all of the work.  The delicate brush work, impeccable coloring skills and porcelain sculpting technique is nothing compare to the souless motif decals.  
 
Own a piece of Mikawachi history, a piece of artisan's dedication. 

* Specification may varies due to the nature of hand-made product.  Each item is unique.
 
PROUDLY HAND-CRAFTED  in  JAPAN
Read artisan story and history of this hidden town Mikawachi:
www.goenne.com/mikawachi
 
 
DIMENSION
Diameter 24cm   Height 2.5cm
Diameter 9.45" x Height 1"