This heavy duty, durable speckled stoneware "MOJAVE" pattern (6508) in the "PAINTED SANDS" series was made by MIKASA of Japan. No chips or cracks in this set of FOUR 7 5/8" SALAD plates Virtually no utensil ware. This set weighs 3 pounds BEFORE packing, shipping based on 4 pounds. I bubble wrap and pack well.