Japanese Art

<p>A set of Japanese tea plates or trays from the Meiji period.</p><ul><li>Sold as a set of 5.</li><li>Rare rectangular form with dark iron brown decoration against a cream-colored glaze with fine overall crackle.</li><li>Made since the 16th century in the Gifu Prefecture, shino-yaki, also referred to as white Oribe, was treasured by tea masters for its inherent wabi-sabi aesthetic due to inconsistencies in the glaze.</li><li>Potters mark to bottoms.</li></ul>

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Japanese Meiji Shino Plates