Shimaoka Tatsuzo Mashiko-ware Plate kimekomi hina dolls The seal of the potter

The seal of the potter can be found near the base

Nagahama is best known for his wax resist pieces and superb quality tableware

They are made of porcelain and are decorated with hand-painted depictions of blue and red dragons over a white porcelain background

In 1980 they received the Ministry of International Trade and Industry Good Design Certification

In 1992 he held the ‘Ceramic Lantern Exhibition’ at Yokohama Takashimaya

Shimaoka Tatsuzo Mashiko-ware Plate kimekomi hina dolls The seal of the potter*FOR INSURANCE PURPOSES SHIPPING IS SET FOR EMS EXPRESS TO ALL DESTINATIONS. This listing is for a Mashiko ware plate made around 30 40 years ago by Living National Treasure, Shimaoka Tatsuzo. It is wheel thrown and decorated with Shimaokas signature Jomon zogan technique. Jomon zogan refers to the technique of applying white slip over rope impressions on the surface of wet clay. Shimaoka mostly used braids for rolling, as his father was a silk