FIVE PETALS = ONE PALETTE

This delicate, gleaming-white set of five Japanese porcelain palettes is a lovely addition to any watercolor studio. Arrange the palettes with their points on a central circle, and your set of petals will turn into a sakura blossom.

It's a great palette for color mixing, because there's lots of space to blend without making a mess. The sectional style prevents any unwanted mixing, and the porcelain surface makes cleanup so easy.

Glazed ceramic palettes are the gold standard — unlike metal and plastic, glazed ceramic allows water-based paints to spread out and show their true colors. On plastic palettes, the paint simply beads up, so it's hard to mix and evaluate the color.

Each petal palette is 11 cm (4.3") long. Set of 5 in cardboard box. Made in Japan.

ABOUT MINO CERAMICS

For more than 1,500 years, the Mino province of Japan has produced high-quality ceramics. This craft is passed down from generation to generation, with each new maker incorporating new processes and techniques.

Today more than 50% of Japanese ceramics are produced in Mino, because there is such a huge concentration of expertise and infrastructure. Many small makers collaborate to make this region world-famous for porcelain, stoneware, and other ceramic products.