This exceptional ceramic tray is a prime example ofE-Karatsu(Painted Karatsu) ware, originating from the historic kilns of Saga Prefecture, Japan.
Originally designed as anAndon-zara—a decorative plate used to catch oil drips beneath a traditional lamp—this vessel has transitioned into a highly sought-after collector's item for tea ceremony (Chanoyu) displays and formalKaisekiservice.
Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic:The piece perfectly embodies the "beauty of imperfection," featuring a rustic, hand-shaped rim and an earthy, milky-grey glaze characteristic of classic Karatsu stoneware.
Iron-Brush Motifs:The surface is adorned with minimalist, underglaze iron-oxide paintings. These bold, sweeping brushstrokes—likely depicting pine trees or native grasses—show the "speed" and confidence prized by connoisseurs of theE-Karatsustyle.
Structural Rarity:It features two elegantly looped handles and is supported bysix hand-pinched feet(Kodai) on the underside. The unglazed base reveals the rich, iron-heavy clay and authentic kiln marks from its wood-fired origins.
Artist Inscription:The side of the tray bears handwritten calligraphy in iron pigment, likely representing the artist's signature or the name of the specific kiln.
Diameter:27 cm (approx. 10.6 inches)
Height:5.5 cm
Weight:1041 grams
Material:High-iron stoneware with ash and feldspathic glaze
Excellent vintage condition commensurate with age. The piece shows beautiful "scenery" (keshiki) from the kiln, including natural glaze variations and minor firing irregularities that add to its historical character. No major fractures or restoration detected.
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