Mino ware, which has a long history and tradition, accounts for about 60% of the national tableware production, making it representative of Japanese pottery.
The history of Mino ware dates back to more than 1,300 years ago. Originally Sue ware technique was introduced from the Korean peninsula. In the Heian period (10th century), ash-glazed ceramics known as shirashi (white porcelain) an improved version of Sue ware with glaze were produced. By then the area flourished into a full-fledged pottery production center.
From the Azuchi-Momoyama period to the early Edo period (1603-1867), pottery reflecting the tastes of tea ceremony masters became mainstream as tea ceremony increased in popularity. By the early Showa period (1926-1989), the demand for high-end products increased, and the technology improved markedly along with increased mechanization.
Kilns were changed from charcoal kilns to heavy oil kilns to shuttle gas kilns to tunnel kilns, and roller hearth kilns. This gave rise to mass production which yielded more stable quality products. Fortunately, Mino ware was not affected by the war, and it now represents the largest share of tableware production in Japan: about 51% of domestically produced western tableware, and about 58% of Japanese tableware, and about 41% of tile production. A wide variety of pottery Mino ware is now produced in Higashi Mino in Gifu Prefecture.
Size: DIA 11 cm x H 8 cm
Material: Pottery
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Estimated delivery 10-14 working days.
