This Japanese sauce plate features an elegant pattern of plum blossoms and chrysanthemums, an auspicious combination in Japanese culture. Plum blossoms symbolize vitality as they bloom early, even in the cold of winter, while chrysanthemums are revered as one of the most noble and auspicious flowers, often referred to as the “king of a hundred…
These side plates are beautifully decorated reflecting high-quality craftsmanship. The technique displayed in this plate is called somenishiki where the bowl is first glazed with white and blue patterns and then is further decorated with detailed hand painted drawings. The character in a circle on the plates is the character “kotobuki.” This character is used on…
This is a serving bowl by Ri Sanpei (Yi Sam-pyeong) Kiln, a brand by the descendant of Yi Sam-Pyeong, the discoverer of white porcelain ore for Arita ware. It depicts a butterfly flying over a chrysanthemum flower, and the rim around it looks like a picture frame. The pattern is also drawn on the outside, making it…
This Hasami ware bowl features a lovely blue cat. The cat is depicted with slightly pointed ears in an adorable curled-up pose, giving the bowl a unique and charming design. The carefully shaded colors on the body enhance the bowl’s charm, making the overall design even more endearing. The smooth porcelain texture and indigo color…
This large bowl is decorated with a hand-painted arabesque pattern on the rustic texture of stoneware and feels warm and inviting. Its practical design makes it easy to use, combining functionality with charm. The vibrant red hue of the design, which extend to the interior, beautifully frame your food to enhance its presentation like a…
This beautiful plate depicts Sakura (cherry blossoms) and autumn maple leaves, which are popular spring and autumn motifs in Japan. The gently wavy rim creates an elegant atmosphere that matches the painting drawn. It is made by Kokuzou kiln, known for its gentle and warm stoneware, and features beautiful painting with watercolor-like transparency and luster,…
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,…
A matte turquoise glaze with a natural gradient flows across the surface, created by expressive, hand-painted brushstrokes. Flowers in delicate colors decorate the rim, with fine kannyu crackles adding to its textural charm. Compact and versatile, this plate is ideal for serving small portions of food, condiments, or sweets. Beyond dining, it also works as…
This bowl showcases exquisite sometsuke designs hand-painted by master craftsman Yamamoto Choza. Detailed depictions of ancient treasures are believed to invite good fortune and prosperity. On the bottom of the bowl is the fuyode pattern, named after the Japanese word for cotton rose, with petal-like windows embellished with auspicious motifs. The intricacies of each design…
This bowl stands out with its stunning indigo glaze. The exterior has a slightly rough texture, preserving the natural warmth and character of the clay. Created with its unique shape as a tonsui, this bowl is primarily intended as a serving bowl for hot-pot dishes. It also works wonderfully for holding noodle dipping sauces or as…
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 is a kobachi small bowl with a lid, crafted from Arita ware porcelain. The bowl features Chinese-style lions and flowers painted in the vibrant nishikie style. Originally referring to multicolor woodblock prints, nishikie inspires these vivid, colorful decorations. The interior of the bowl is also painted, revealing a beautiful design when the lid is…