This sauce plate has a mandala pattern in light white. Mandala is a geometric configuration of a symbols. In various spiritual traditions, mandalas may be employed for focusing attention of practitioners and adepts, as a spiritual guidance tool and as an aid to meditation and trance induction. While Kutani Ware is loved for its vibrant colors, the hachi-kutani series features sauce…
This long rectangular dinner plate featuring a design of kacho-sokaflowers, birds, and plantsis crafted by Takayama, renowned for Hasami porcelain. It is delicately adorned with two small birds and various floral motifs, capturing the beauty of Japan’s natural world and reflecting a deep cultural appreciation for nature. The plate’s size is perfect for serving sushi,…
This is a beautiful sauce plate with yellow peony flowers drawn in the traditional ko-Kutani style. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is versatile to serve any small food such as cheese, nuts, and condiments. You may also set a small portion of food or relishes, place it on a larger plate or into…
On this white porcelain sauce plate, lines in sometsuke “Blue and White” style form smooth and elegant curves, representing leaf veins. These lines are hand-painted by artisans, with subtle variations in thickness and shade making each unique. When using this plate, you can feel a closeness to nature. Sometsuke is a technique that applies indigo color…
This Japanese plate has light shades of celadon glaze that looks like a white porcelain covered with thin ice. It is 24 cm (9.4 in) diameter and the refreshing look is perfect as sashimi platter and sushi platter. With the combination of their deep knowledge about clay and the technique of skilled craftsmen, this plate…
This is a serving tray made by Mr. Kiyoteru Morita, a renowned undercoat craftsman of Echizen lacquerware. This tray is a stunning item that can be used to plate sushi and tempura. It can also be used to serve appetizers, main dishes, and desserts, or can be combined with small plates, bowls, and ochoko (sake…
This sauce plate is crafted in a graceful chrysanthemum shape, accented with indigo brushworks that add the warmth and charm of hand-painting. Its compact size makes it ideal for serving sauces, garnishes, or small snacks like nuts and candies. You can also use it to present small portions of food or relishes, placing it on…
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. It is a simple and suitable piece for any dish, with a lovely small painting of plum blossoms. The thick and round edge gives a soft and welcoming atmosphere….
The Japanese plate features a large bottle gourd and a pine tree in Yoshidaya style. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small food. Or you can put a small portion of food or containments in, place it on a larger plate or into a…
These Echizen Lacquerware side plates are exquisite items combining the refined matte shine of red lacquer with the detailed gold designs made with “Chinkin” done by the second generation Ritsuzan Tomita, a renowned Chinkin craftsman. The smooth and even coat of the deep red lacquer is painted using a technique called “Negoro,”a method of…
This is a side plate with vibrant colors, featuring hand-painted images that leave a lasting impression and evoke a soft, comforting atmosphere. The unique silhouette of this plate is called “Hishi-gata” in Japanese, inspired by the leaves of the diamond-shaped plant called “Hishi.” It is known for its robust vitality, has been favored as a…
This sauce plate features a refined pine, bamboo, and plum motif alongside an iconic depiction of Mount Fuji. In Japanese culture, pine, bamboo, and plum are regarded as auspicious symbols that herald both good fortune and longevity The technique displayed in this plate is called somenishiki where the plate is first glazed with white and…