A flat Ofuke ware dish raised on three small,  neatly formed feet. A soft gray ash glaze covers  the surface. At the center of the plate, a  chrysanthemum is rendered in spare, confident  brushwork. The walls of the plate are similarly  contoured to mimic flower petals. 

During the Kan’ei era (1624–44), Owari lord  Tokugawa Yoshinao established a kiln within the  Ofuke garden of Nagoya Castle, a practice known  as oniwa-yaki ("garden ware"), common among  feudal lords for personal use and gifting.  Drawing on potters from nearby Seto, Ofuke ware  reflects strong ties to the Seto tradition.  Production began around 1670 under the continued  patronage of the Owari Tokugawa clan. Original  box (tomobako) included.