Quite a few fans of Mr. Imamura have been asking about this plate.  We are happy to present this finally!  Humpback whale hovering above the classic Japanese wave pattern called "seihaiga" pattern. The Japanese wave motif just livens up the whole design.   For underglaze painting, high level of skills are required to control the saturation of colbalt blue on porcelain bisque ware. 
 
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 sculpting with this fine material. 
  
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 17cm   Height 2.5cm
Diameter 6.7" x Height 1"