This large-sized Japanese donburi rice bowl features sakura, or cherry blossoms, framed by dark blue, lattice-like patterns, all rendered in the traditional nishiki-e style. Nishiki-e, meaning “brocade picture,” is a multi-colored woodblock print technique that revolutionized ukiyo-e during the Edo period (1603 CE-1868 CE), when most prints were in black and white. The lid helps keep…
This is an easy-to-use plate that looks great in the dining room, as is typical of MERU, which specializes in dishes suitable for professional use. Measuring 21cm(8.3in), it is just the right size for a main plate for one person. It can also be used for salads and appetizers to be shared by a small…
This sauce plate features the Mokubei-style painting of lovely cats, just relaxing and sleeping in a nonchalant posture. Such daily lives of cats and their favorite things like fish, balls of yarn, and toys are playfully depicted on this plate. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments,…
This bowl is decorated with Hypericum and Birds. The size is suitable for serving salad, appetizers such as Sunomono(vinegared food), Aemono(Seasoned or sauced food) or Nimono(simmered food) and any side dish. See more items from our Kutani ware collection to create traditional meets modern table setting. PRODUCT DETAIL Dimension: 16cm(6.29in) x 5.2cm(2.04in) Material: Porcelain –…
This sauce plate has a camellia motif painted on a “yakishime” base, which is unglazed pottery fired at a high temperature. It is an eye-catching piece on the table with a rustic and warm atmosphere that brings out the best of hand-drawn lines and handmade shapes.There are two places to put sauces and condiments, which is…
A small side plate in burgundy, perfect for single servings. Although small in size, the old Imari floral patterns are painted with precision which shows the high quality craftsmanship of the Arita Porcelain Lab tableware. Part of the Japan Autumn series, this piece showcases the beauty of Japanese autumn leaves. All colors in this series are…
This small plate is shaped like a sword guard (tsuba), a traditional motif that carries a sense of history and craftsmanship. The design is refreshed with vibrant coloring, giving it a modern and stylish impression. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile enough to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small bites….
This kobachi small bowl with a lid is adorned with vibrant dragon and arabesque patterns, which stand out beautifully against white porcelain. Both dragons and arabesque motifs are considered auspicious and have been popular designs on tableware since ancient times. The bowl is perfectly sized for serving rice and is also ideal for simmered dishes. The…
This small porcelain plate has auspicious design patterns: “Nami Chidori,” plovers and waves, and “Karakusa,” an arabesque design. Nami Chidori, a combination of a plover and a wave, means “to overcome rough seas together.” Arabesque designs are considered a symbol of longevity and prosperity of offsprings, as arabesque, the vine, extends its stems in all directions….
This Kobachi bowl has a rustic and warm atmosphere with a blue flower and arabesque painted inside. It also has a raised base with a red traditional pattern that brings the bright atmosphere to the dining table. The subtle texture created by “Yakishime”, which changes its appearance depending on the firing process, is impressive and gives…
The large plate features Red Fuji, capturing the moment of the rising sun turning Mount Fuji red in a clear early morning. Red Fuji is known to bring good fortune. With the combination of Kutani ware with the masterpiece of the genius artist Hokusai Katsushika, the plate has truly an eye-stopping charm for anyone. The…
This beautiful round Tobe ware plate features a wreath of beautiful flowers in gentle hues of green and light blue. Subtle colors decorate the blooming flowers painted on a white porcelain canvas. Small dots painted in gold are scattered, adding a discreet accent to the overall design. Higashi Kiln employs a unique technique called washi-zome. Colors…