Bicolored Rim Tokusa Seto Ware Small Sauce Container

This small sauce container with a spout features a tokusa pattern delicately painted along the edge. Perfectly sized for a single serving of tonkatsu sauce, mustard, horseradish, or even syrups for sweet treats.

Tokusa, inspired by the vertical growth of the plant it’s named after, has been beloved since the Edo period (1603–1868 CE) as a symbol of good fortune, growth, and prosperity. Its timeless design seamlessly combines tradition and practicality.

Place it on a plate or tray to enhance your table setting, making each meal feel more special. These small yet thoughtful pieces bring a refined touch of Japanese restaurant-style hospitality to your home.

Hibino Ceramic

Hibino Ceramic excels at making tableware that matches the ever-evolving dining scene by accurately responding to the needs of their customers through a multifaceted understanding of the latest trends.
Numerous prestigious hotels and restaurants in Japan praise their tableware items, employing them for many years.
Their tableware aims to enrich the dining experience of foodies around the world by generously incorporating traditional and high quality Japanese ceramic manufacturing techniques.

Crafted in the Tono region of Gifu Prefecture, Mino ware is celebrated for its rich heritage and versatility within Japanese dinnerware.

A defining feature of Mino ware is its remarkable variety. Unlike many other Japanese pottery that adheres to a singular style, Mino ware boasts more than fifteen different styles, each with its unique charm developed over centuries. This region now accounts for over fifty percent of Japan's ceramic production, highlighting its unrivaled popularity.

In recognition of its cultural significance, Mino ware was designated as a traditional craft in 1978 by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (now the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry). Mino ware continues to enchant with its blend of historical depth and contemporary relevance, truly embodying a high standard of craftsmanship.