Plates

This beautiful Japanese oval plate from the Hamorebi seriesmeaning “sunlight filtering through leaves”is hand-painted by female artisan Sakurai Chie. Each piece is meticulously brushed using traditional Japanese color paints, a distinctive feature of Kutani ware. The painted areas are slightly raised, adding texture and depth to the design. The elegant oval shape offers a distinctive…

This side plate is a magnificent example of the artistry found in Mikawachi ware, featuring hand-painted designs in blue on fine, durable porcelain. The rim of the plate is adorned with the geometric patterns of shonzui-de waves, a style influenced by the porcelain patterns originally produced in Jingdezhen kilns during the late Ming Dynasty.  At…

These Echizen Lacquerware side plates are exquisite items combining the elegant black shine of lacquer with the detailed gold designs made with “Chinkin.”   “Chinkin” is a traditional technique used to create detailed designs with gold and silver on lacquerware surfaces. Unlike Maki-e, where gold leaves and powder are directly applied to a surface, for Chinkin, shallow…

This chrysanthemum shaped side 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.  Highly versatile and perfect size as an extra plate for serving…

This elegant sauce plate is crafted by Takayama, renowned for Hasami porcelain. In the timeless blue and white of sometsuke, it features the shape of a snowflake and is decorated with maple leaves.  The plate’s size is ideal for sides and small desserts like wagashi, and traditional Japanese sweets, and the shape stacks neatly with other…

This serving tray is made by Mr. Kiyoteru Morita, a renowned undercoat craftsman of Echizen lacquerware.  Sushi and tempura can be stylishly plated on this tray. It can also be used to serve appetizers, main dishes, and desserts. Neatly display small plates, bowls, and ochoko (sake cups)for an elegant Japanese style table setting. The sides…