Chrysanthemum Square Sauce Plate
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This is a square sauce plate with an image of a chrysanthemum flower by Zuiho Kiln of Arita porcelain. It has carved edges with a metallic coating of gold or silver, giving it a modern and simple appearance. The simple design highlights the food served on the plate and presents fine dining.
With its slight depth, this plate is versatile to serve sauce, cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small foods. It can also be used to place small accessories that are easily lost. You can also put a small portion of food or relishes in, place it on a larger plate or into a bento box for more stylish and sophisticated food presentation.
The chrysanthemum is such an important flower in Japan that it has become a motif of the imperial family and is a symbol of nobility. It is also said to be the flower that dispels evil spirits.
DETAILS
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | D 9 cm (3.5 in) x H 2.5 cm (1 in) |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Microwave | No |
| Dishwasher | No |
Maker / Brand
Zuiho Kiln was established in 1917. Having built a kiln in the Arita Sotoyama area, and always feeling the new winds of the times, they have continued to produce original tableware for restaurants, including ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurants). Their creations are also meant for use in everyday lives, their dishes expressing the warmth of human touch.
Crafts
Crafted in the historic town of Arita, located in Saga Prefecture, Arita ware stands as the most venerable porcelain production hub in the annals of Japanese history. Characterized by its ethereal translucent white surface adorned with vibrant paintings, it has profoundly influenced the porcelain craft across Europe.
Within Japan, Arita ware is held in high esteem as a prestigious brand, with the town of Arita acknowledged as a quintessential production area.
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Sauce Plates
Ranging in style from elegant to kawaii, our collection of Japanese sauce plates is perfect for when you need something small yet versatile for your dining table. Conveniently sized for soy sauce and other condiments accompanying sushi or noodles, these dishes are also just right for bite-sized cheese, nuts, and appetizers. A must-have for any meal.
This category includes plates with diameters under 12.9 cm (5.1 in).
Chrysanthemum
For generations, Japan has held a reverence for chrysanthemums. Known as kiku in Japanese, the chrysanthemum holds profound cultural and aesthetic significance, symbolizing longevity and warding off evil spirits.
Their blooms frequently adorn Japanese tableware, adding an air of elegance and historical depth. Many pieces showcase meticulously painted chrysanthemum motifs, while others are crafted to mirror the delicate form of a fully-bloomed chrysanthemum.
Guide to Japanese Plates
