This celadon sauce plate features a graceful matte texture that conveys tenderness the moment you touch it, enhanced by a moist, gentle surface finish. Bamboo leaves are intricately depicted, creating a three-dimensional effect that highlights their delicate form. The soft celadon shades bring out the natural beauty of the design, adding depth and texture to…
This set of five small plates showcase Mt. Fuji in all its beauty across the different changing seasons. Adorned with traditional Japanese symbols that are known to bring good fortune, they offer a stunning display of nature and culture. The five different hues of Mt. Fuji and its auspicious accompaniments decorate the yellowish cream white…
This chrysanthemum-shaped oval sauce plate features a matte white color, overlaid with a white speckled glaze that looks like snow. Chrysanthemum is a shape often used in Japanese tableware. Chrysanthemums have meanings such as “love” and “true strength” and are known as an auspicious motif. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile…
This rectangular platter, painted in the Ko-Kutani (old Kutani) styleone of the most distinguished painting styles of Kutani warefeatures two rabbits and a flowing stream of water. Completely hand-painted, the vibrant colors stand out beautifully against the pristine white background, creating a striking contrast. Even the foot of the platter is finished in green, showcasing…
This sauce plate features a detailed dotted pattern in blue and red. In Japan, the gourd is considered a symbol of good fortune, longevity, and business success. Each piece is uniquely crafted by a skilled artisan, giving the plate a warm and inviting texture. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile for…
This is a large plate features many auspicious motifs such as plum trees, a gourd, and patterns of connecting the same motifs which mean the happiness of the future eternity. This is a typical design of the Ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style dating back to mid-17th century, depicting the nature-themed daring design and distinctive bright colors…
This modern dinner plate features a stylish rim that accentuates the beauty of white porcelain. The design of the rim attracts the attention of the food in the center. It has a grainy texture on the surface of the rim that looks like water droplets, which makes the ingredients look fresh and impressive. The size D…
This unique plate is shaped like three flowers connected together, each in a different color: white, light blue, and blue. Its shape and design make it perfect for serving soy sauce and small relishessuch as spring onions, wasabi, ground ginger, and sesame seedswhich are commonly served alongside soy sauce when enjoying sashimi or sushi.
This set of five Japanese sauce plates features colorful patterns painted by artisans of Ginshu Kiln, which is especially known as its romantic and playful pastel colored painting. The painted areas have a slightly raised texture, a characteristic of Kutani ware, which is traditionally hand-painted using Japanese coloring pigments and a brush. Perfect size as…
This easy-to-use chrysanthemum-shaped sauce plate showcases a design called an octopus arabesque pattern among arabesque patterns. The name “octopus arabesque” comes from the fact that the shape of the spiraling vine with leaves on the outside resembles the octopus’s legs. It is one of the classic patterns and is found on many Japanese tableware. The plates…
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…
This sauce plate is made 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. The beautiful shading of the bamboo painting makes you feel as if you are looking at a distant landscape. The thick and round edge gives a soft and welcoming…