Pewter Ware

In 1655, a tin mine was discovered in the suburbs of Kagoshima City. As the value of tin was on par with that of gold and silver at the time, it was an important financial resource for the Satsuma clan.
As lifestyles changed after World War Two, demand waned, but its use has become popular again in a special finishing technique called pear-skin finish thanks to its soft luster and weighty feeling.