Tatara Porcelain Oval Dish

This oval dish is made in Nagasaki Prefecture using a ceramic moulding method called tatara. This method allows craftspeople to efficiently create unconventional shapes. In this method, a plate-like, stretched sheet of clay called tatara is pressed onto a mould then pounded by hand into shape, which creates slight irregularities on its surface. These slight distortions contribute to the charm of the piece and allow craftspeople to add their personal expression and touches to each one.

Size: Ø26 cm x W17.5 cm x H4.5 cm

Kyūshū and Okinawa

This is Japan’s south-west region including the island of Kyūshū and the sub-tropical island chain of Okinawa. Kyūshū was an early centre of Japanese civilization, and offers many historic treasures, modern cities and volcanic natural beauty. It is home to the ports of Kagoshima, Nagasaki and Fukuoka, the porcelain manufacturing centre in Arita and the Tanegashima Space Center launch site.