What are the round marks on the underside of Teshio tableware?

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The round mark beneath a Teshio plate is the casting inlet, known as an ikomiguchi. It is left by the making process and is not a defect.

This is the opening used to introduce liquid clay, or slip, into the mold. After forming, a small indentation or line may remain on the underside.

They do not affect normal use. If there are large cracks or chips around a mark, please contact us with photographs.