Authentic Okinawa Pottery Hand Painted Plate w Tomobako Japan

This is an authentic Japanese Okinawan (Ryukyu) handmade ceramic plate, dating to the 1980s (Showa period) and sourced directly from a Japanese government auction.

The plate is entirely hand-formed and hand painted, featuring vibrant iron-red (aka-e) and green enamels over a soft white glaze — a color palette strongly associated with traditional Okinawa (Tsuboya-style) pottery. The lively scrolling floral motifs and central emblem reflect the warm, expressive character unique to Okinawan ceramic arts.

Included with the piece is its original wooden box (tomobako) bearing bold calligraphy, along with original paperwork, confirming authenticity and adding strong collector value. Such complete sets are increasingly difficult to find.

Okinawan pottery differs from mainland Japanese ceramics through its bold decoration, folk-art influence, and cultural ties to the former Ryukyu Kingdom. This plate is suitable for display, collection, or refined Japanese interior décor.

✅ Highlights
✅ Authentic Okinawa (Ryukyu) Japanese pottery
✅ Vintage 1980s Showa period ceramic plate
✅ Handcrafted & hand painted
✅ Traditional aka-e red & green enamel decoration
✅ Includes original tomobako wooden box
✅ Original documentation included
✅ Okinawan folk-art ceramic tradition
✅ Government auction sourced – guaranteed authenticity
✅ Ideal for collectors of Japanese & Okinawan pottery

📐 Approximate Details
Origin: Okinawa, Japan
Era: 1980s (Showa period)
Material: Hand-thrown ceramic
Technique: Hand painted over glaze
Box: Original tomobako included
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with natural kiln characteristics

🏯 Cultural Background
Okinawan pottery developed independently from mainland Japan under the Ryukyu Kingdom, blending Japanese, Chinese, and Southeast Asian influences. Plates such as this were produced in limited quantities by individual workshops, emphasizing expressive design, warmth, and handcrafted individuality. Today, authentic Okinawan ceramic works with original boxes are highly sought after by collectors.

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📦 Condition
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