This fan-shaped sushi plate is made of Kiso Hinoki cypress by Miyabi Urushi. The 10.2in size is just right for placing sushi for one person. In addition to sushi, it can also be used for sashimi and tempura dishes. The knot patterns of the wood appear on the surface, creating a bold accent. The height of the…
This small side plate features a “Tokusa” line extending from the center and a petal-like design. The 5.1in diameter is just right for serving appetizers small snacks and desserts. The “Tokusa” series by the Hasami ware company Fukuhou Kiln was first produced in 1976. Since then, it has become a long seller as a standard…
This unique fan-shaped sauce plate features anthropomorphic animals from the famous caricature scroll “Choju-Giga,” painted between the mid-12th and mid-13th centuries which is designated as a national treasure. Next to the anmials, Kozan-ji, the name of a World Heritage temple in Kyoto that owns this scroll is written in Japanese. The plates are available in different…
This karako sauce plate is a captivating and unique piece, showcasing the traditional sometsuke blue and white porcelain. The plate now features hand-drawn and painted karako – Chinese-style depictions of children – displaying graceful shades of blue. These playful images of children are depicted with fine lines and gentle soft shades, bringing a heartwarming and whimsical…
This is a gorgeous Kutani ware Japanese plate with a hand-drawn floral pattern all over the plate. Two patterns, a pattern in which natural flowers are in full bloom and a traditional pattern called “Aoichibu”, are combined. “Nishiki” is an expensive silk fabric with a thick ground that weaves a beautiful pattern using two or…
This sauce plate features red flowers and a bird, painted in the traditional ko-Kutani style. The pattern painted around the rim incorporates green, yellow, red, purple, and dark blue, which are the five colors of this Kutani ware style. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and…
A sauce plate features flying Japanese cranes as if they are dancing. Kutani ware uses a brush for painting with Japanese coloring paint, as you can see the painted bird is slightly thickened and standing out. The crane is known to be a symbol of longevity and prosperity. The size is great as an extra plate….
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…
Celadon often being used in large porcelain for artistic purposes, but this is a charming sauce plate that can fit in your palm. The rim exposes the outlines of the red clay, an exquisite balance between the elegance of emerald celadon and the rustic red soil. The base is of brown color and unglazed, once held in…
This sauce plate features a geometric pattern in ko-Kutani style, one of the most famous traditional styles of Kutani ware. Kutani ware uses a brush for painting with Japanese coloring paint, as you can see the painted bird is slightly thickened and standing out. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile to serve…
This sauce plate features refined sakura motifs alongside an iconic depiction of Mount Fuji which are iconic symbol of Japan, infusing your dining table with a distinctive touch of Japanese elegance. This plate features an 8 cm (3.1 in) flat center framed by a sharply contoured 1 cm (0.4 in) rim. The plate’s size is…
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,…