Spiceberry Home Handmade Stoneware Rectangle Serving Plate, Earthtones, 12x4-Inch, Handcrafted in Japan. Porcelain and Stoneware from this nation are considered among the worlds finest, with a history of craftsmanship reaching back thousands of years. Japanese ceramics are still held in high esteem within the country. Experienced artisans continue this artistic tradition. . Extra long firing times in high tech kilns and the use of regulated non-toxic glazes and give added durability, safety and a distinct ring when tapped that low cost ceramics fired at lower temperatures don't have.

• Designed for sushi, great for other side dishes, too.
• Handcrafted by artisanal, family workshops in Japan. Quality is superb.
• Porcelain has been slowly high fired for superior durability and hardness, and a distinctive ring when tapped. Regulated lead free food-safe glazes are used exclusively.
• Dishwasher and Microwave Safe.