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Akane Wave Rectangular Plate
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Porcelain • 22.8 cm x 10 cm (8.9" x 4") • Made in Japan • Hand wash recommended; do not use in dishwasher or microwave
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The Akane Wave Rectangular Plate is a porcelain serving plate sized 8.9" x 4.0" x 0.9" (22.8 x 10 x 2.3 cm). Its low, wave-shaped profile works well for a la carte dishes, appetizers, and small servings, while the rectangular form also makes it useful as a tidy catch-all on an entryway table or shelf.
Why You’ll Love It
Wave-shaped edges help frame small dishes and appetizers neatly.
Porcelain construction gives it a clean, versatile look for everyday use.
The rectangular shape works well for plating and for small-item storage.
Sized for compact serving without taking up much table space.
The Akane Wave Rectangular Plate is a porcelain serving plate sized 8.9" x 4.0" x 0.9" (22.8 x 10 x 2.3 cm). Its wave-shaped rim and compact rectangular form make it useful for a la carte dishes, appetizers, and other small servings.
Made in Japan as Mino Ware, it brings together practical everyday use and a clean, simple presentation. The shape also makes it suitable for holding small items in an entryway or on a shelf.
For care, wash gently by hand with a soft sponge and mild detergent. Avoid abrasive cleaners, and do not place it in the dishwasher or microwave.
Product Information
Dimensions: 8.9 in x 4.0 in x 0.9 in / 22.8 cm x 10 cm x 2.3 cm
Material: Porcelain
Craft: Mino Ware
Made in Japan
Care instructions
- Gently hand wash with a soft sponge and mild detergent after each use.
- Avoid using abrasive cleaners or scouring pads to preserve the surface.
- Do not place in the dishwasher or microwave; hand washing is recommended for longevity.
Artisan & Craft
- Craft: Mino Ware
- Material: Porcelain
- Made in Japan
Note
Hand wash recommended. Do not use in the dishwasher or microwave.
Questions About This Piece
What can I serve on this plate?
It works well for a la carte dishes, appetizers, side dishes, and small desserts. The low, rectangular shape also makes it useful as a catch-all for small items in an entryway or living space.
What is it made of?
It is made of porcelain.
How should I care for it?
Hand wash it gently with a soft sponge and mild detergent. Avoid abrasive cleaners and do not use it in the dishwasher or microwave.
Where is it made?
It is made in Japan and identified as Mino Ware.
Mino ware · Gifu, Japan
Mino ware: 1,300 years of ceramic innovation
Mino ware comes from the Tono region of Gifu Prefecture, one of Japan's most important ceramic-producing areas. Over centuries, kilns in the region developed a remarkable range of styles, from restrained Shino and Oribe pieces tied to tea culture to everyday tableware for modern Japanese homes. Rather than being defined by a single look, Mino ware is known for that diversity. A ceramic tradition that has continued to evolve with the way people actually live and eat.
Mino ware, or Minoyaki, is the broad ceramic
tradition associated with the Mino region of
present-day Gifu Prefecture. Rather than describing
one fixed aesthetic, the name encompasses ceramics
with a wide range of forms, glazes and decorative
approaches developed across the region over more
than 1,300 years.
Why is Mino ware so diverse?
Mino developed as a large ceramic-producing region
rather than around one narrowly defined style.
Generations of potters experimented with different
clays, firing methods, shapes and glazes, creating
a tradition in which rustic tea wares, expressive
glazes and practical everyday tableware can all
belong to the same ceramic family.
What are Shino and Oribe?
Shino and Oribe are two of the best-known ceramic
traditions associated with Mino. Shino is celebrated
for its soft white glaze, subtle texture and often
understated decoration, while Oribe is known for
expressive forms and distinctive green, black and
painted surfaces. Together with Kiseto and Setoguro,
they are closely associated with the celebrated
Momoyama-period tea ceramics of the Mino region.
Where is Mino ware made?
Mino ware is produced primarily in the Tōnō area
of eastern Gifu Prefecture, including major ceramic
centres such as Tajimi, Toki and Mizunami.
The region remains one of Japan's most important
centres of ceramic and tableware production today.
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