Kasama ceramic plate sterling part of Utagawa Hiroshige’s renowned

part of Utagawa Hiroshige’s renowned fifty-three parallels for the tōkaidō road series

while the picture cards showcase a chef preparing these fishy characters

Hand painted and affixed to shikishi board

With a finely ribbed texture

Okumura is considered a master of urushi-e (woodblicks with think black lines)

Kasama ceramic plate sterling part of Utagawa Hiroshige’s renownedThese beautifully proportioned platters are constructed from chunky slabs of clay, each one uniquely transformed by the kiln's heat to produce a rich and intense persimmon glaze. A stunning way to serve sashimi or cheese, it would be equally effective as part of a sculptural display of different ceramic forms and glazes. Located on the outskirts of Tokyo, Kasama is a relative new comer in Japanese ceramics, established a little over 250 years ago.