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 square plate is perfectly suited for serving side dishes. The lines drawn along the rim accentuate the dish elegantly. Employing a technique of “Sometsuke” (underglaze cobalt blue) painting on a base brilliantly fired to a pure white, each piece is meticulously crafted, embodying the essence of Seto Sometsuke ware. Since the painting is done…
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.
A gorgeous Japanese bowl with intricate paintings by hand. The detailed drawings in the Iidaya/Akae style of Kutani ware are truly remarkable. Not only does it have a beautifully detailed pattern on the inside, but also the patterns on the outside make it a beautiful bowl from every angle. The size is suitable for serving…
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….
Hundreds of years of skill and technique are carefully crafted in this hand-size kobachi small bowl in wine red. The design is arranged with traditional auspicious patterns, making the tableware suitable for the modern dining scene. The sides of the bowl are shaped like the petals of a flower giving the bowl an elegant look….
This large-sized Japanese donburi rice bowl features sakura, or cherry blossoms, framed by dark blue, lattice-like patterns, all rendered in the traditional nishiki-e style. Nishiki-e, meaning “brocade picture,” is a multi-colored woodblock print technique that revolutionized ukiyo-e during the Edo period (1603 CE-1868 CE), when most prints were in black and white. The lid helps keep…
Enjoy the refined natural blue-green luster of celadon with this stylish oval plate from Kosen Kiln. With its translucent glaze on the blue-jade hue of celadon, a peaceful atmosphere emanates from the plate’s surface, like a calm glistening pond. An air of tranquility is furthered by the horizontal lines that grace this plate. Also adorning the…
The graceful matte celadon texture of this bamboo-inspired side plate conveys tenderness the moment you touch it. The bamboo motif is intricately engraved, creating a detailed three-dimensional effect that is beautifully enhanced by the subtle gradations of celadon porcelain. The design evokes the serene atmosphere of a bamboo forest, with the plate’s slightly curled edges…
This unique Japanese mug has a bicolor cat’s face on the inside and the body and footprints on the outside. The design that looks like an innocent face peeking into a mug sets a bright mood for the dining table.The unique rim follows the shape of the face. With its humorous design and easy to…
Imbued with a dark elegance, this regular-sized donburi bowl brings a refined, upscale touch to any meal. The glossy black glaze, enhanced with a subtle metallic sheen, provides the perfect backdrop for bold brushstrokes in brown and white. Crafted on a potter’s wheel, the bowl has a pleasing weight and a warm, tactile quality, making…
This plate has a warm texture of stoneware and lovely hand-painted pink and blue flowers. A perfect size for serving appetizers, salads, and desserts. It is made by Kokuzou Kiln, known for its gentle and warm stoneware, and features beautiful water color-like painting and elegant designs which blend in modern life style. Also available in…