Hirashimizu ware flourished during the Bunka period (1804-1818) in Hirashimizu, a district that locates in the south-west area of Yamagata City and at the southern foot of Mount Chitose, a mountain entirely covered with pine trees.
Seiryugama, pottery that follows the tradition established by the founder of Hirashimizu ware, Jizaemon Niwa, was opened during the early years of the Meiji era. Porcelain making at Seiryugama inherits the tradition by manually molding the local soils utilizing potter's wheel, while it successfully adapts to the times as well.
Nashiseiji, which was developed in 1945, received the Grand Prix at the Brussels World's Fair in 1958. Seiryugama subsequently created "Zansetsu," and the white glaze that portrayed the thawing mountain has now become a synonym for Seiryugama.
All the products I ordered were packed very carefully and were dispatched and delivered in lightning speed. I feel so fortunate that you offer such excellent quality artisan products for sale and direct delivery. I am particularly impressed with the Rikucho Ogasawara pans. I have owned many good quality pans in my lifetime but these are the best that I have ever used. The even heat distribution, the surface quality and the easy cleaning make them a joy to use and own. The translated seasoning instructions that you included was appreciated. The Seiryugama porcelain is equally impressive in both design and beauty. Lastly, Tsujiwa Kanaami's Tetsuki Yakiami, which I purchased on a whim, has proven to be very useful and great quality. Thank you very much. J.N. from Australia
I want to thank you for packaging the pieces carefully and safely. Everything has arrived in perfect condition and the shipment has been very fast.
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Thank you very kindly for your shipment to my US address. I am highly pleased with all of my purchases and will shop again with you soon.
What lovely ware to cherish and gift! It is a pleasure to handle and work with your wares. They are practical, high quality, beautifully finished and satisfying to the touch. I will continue to enjoy them for all of their long lifetime and am proud to gift them.
They keep all promises and exceed expectations: [Okai Mafu Shoten] Linen Fukin towel dries so well and leaves glassware sparkly clean. [THE] Soy Sauce Cruet will not spill a single drop, however it is handled. [Daiya] Katsubako Brush cleans my fine coffee grinds, disregarding the highly static environment at 7000ft/2000m... and so on. Thank you again!
The package arrived in under two weeks and in pristine shape. All items were wrapped with love and incredible attention to detail. The [Seiryugama] Sencha Cup came with a tiny, tiny chip, but that could not have happened in transit. All other items arrived in perfect condition. I have never yet received international shipments in such good shape here. Kudos to your team!
I look forward to shopping again.
All best to you and Shokunin enterprise.
C.L. from USA
Though the holding area may feel hot when serving hot soups and dishes, as it does not have a base, the bowl's round shape is truly cute. Not only could it serve donburi-mono and noodles, but it could also serve confections as well.
Size: About Ø165xH77mm
Weight: About 500g
Material: Porcelain (Maruyama Ceramic Stone)
Available: Microwave
*The size and coloring may differ according to its finish. We kindly ask for your understanding.
*The glaze may vary from piece to piece. Individual difference example
*Please note that it may produce craze over time. Here
Price: 5,000 JPY
Seiryugama
Established during the early years of the Meiji era. They follow the tradition established by the founder of Hirashimizu ware, Jinzaemon Niwa, while successfully adapt to the times as well.
