Old Imari Chrysanthemum Side Plate

This is a gorgeous Japanese plate with a "chrysanthemum split" design in the old Imari style. The lines extend from the outside to the center and are decorated with different traditional patterns." Each has its own meaning, such as "seigaiha," "shigebishi," and "zuiun."

"Seigaiha" (blue ocean waves) - a symbol of prosperity.

"Shigebishi" (dense diamonds) - originally a shape of a plant called "hishi." It means "good health" due to its high fertility and nutritional value.

"Zuiun" (auspicious clouds) - a symbol of good omens for good things to come.

Perfect for complementing your everyday meal, as well as a special gift for someone who loves Japanese arts and crafts.

It is a great size as an extra plate for serving side dishes and desserts.

Rinkuro Kiln

Rinkuro Kiln was established in 1968 in Hasami Pottery, a pottery production area with 400 years of tradition. It was created with the aim of creating unique style and high quality pottery.

They continue to produce products with their unique sensibility, such as sometsuke blue and white ceramics, the opulent old Imari style, and somenishiki, a perfect balance of sometsuke and red-patterned akae. In recent years, they have been working hard to create tableware that meets the needs of both the Japanese and Western styles, and their creative activities are in tune with the times.

Hasami ware is a traditional Japanese ceramic produced in Hasami Town, often called the "Town of Pottery," located in Nagasaki Prefecture, Kyushu. For over 400 years, it has been cherished as durable and practical tableware for everyday use.

It is known for its vibrant hand-painted designs on a pure white porcelain base—an iconic feature of Japanese porcelain. While Hasami ware continues to honor traditional patterns, artisans are constantly creating new designs that suit contemporary lifestyles, blending timeless beauty with modern functionality.