A dip into the history of 19th century Japan from what is called the Mid Edo Period. The horse-eye ceramic plate, named for obvious reasons once you let your eye take in what seems like a very mid century modern design, it’s the impression of a horse’s eye up close! It’s an elongated oval pattern that repeats around the plate, each plate painted by hand so that like a snow flake, no two are the same. It symbolizes energy and strength and over time, became emblematic of the mange (folk art) movement. Hand-crafted everyday beauty that was functional, it was a serving plate for travelers who came to inns and restaurants along the Tokaido Road. The Tokaido Road was once Japan’s most important thoroughfare, connecting the capital of Edo with the imperial seat of Kyoto. Well traveled, these inn's and restaurants used these dishes that were made nearby in kilns.
Not perfect but beautiful in it's imperfection. Measurements are 2 1/2" in height with it's gradual slope by 15 1/4" wide.
