Kutani Art Heritage Designs Sauce Plate Set

Discover the art of Kutani through this set of five sauce plates, each inspired by traditional aesthetics and reimagined by contemporary Kutani artists. From the detailed ko-Kutani to the yellow-hued Yoshidaya style, each plate captures a different facet of Kutani heritage. The fine detail of each original overglaze enamel is faithfully recreated using advanced transfer printing techniques.

From stylized landscapes to symbolic motifs and intricate florals, this set presents five interpretations of traditional beauty. While unified by a reverence for classic Kutani design, the plates vary in color, mood, and composition. The descriptions below include the name of each piece alongside the artist, offering insight into the inspiration behind their designs.

View of Mount Hakusan – Miyamoto Masao
A dynamic landscape depicting Mount Hakusan as seen from Lake Kiba. Layers of golden sky, distant hills, and rippling water come together in a composition that conveys both openness.

Yoshidaya Blue Peony – Sato Tsuyoshi
A vivid blue peony dominates the center of the plate, ringed by a yellow border adorned with fine linework. A butterfly hovers above, adding movement and softness to this bold floral composition.

Auspicious Shochikubai – Miura Terutada
An elegant arrangement of the auspicious shochikubai motif: pine, bamboo, and plum—symbols of resilience and good fortune. It is paired with layered roundels and softly colored leaves.

Shochikubai Crest – Mitsui Tatsuya
A bold composition centered on shochikubai—pine, bamboo, and plum—beloved symbols of strength and celebration. The motifs radiate outward like petals, creating energy and balance within the open white space.

Yoshidaya Landscape – Hasegawa Takayuki
A peaceful scene of mountains, water, and a couple standing by the shore. With its soft colors and fine detailing, the design draws the eye inward like a painting.

Whether used for sweets, side dishes, or displayed as small works of art, these plates are both practical and expressive. Thoughtfully boxed, they make a lovely gift—and a meaningful introduction to the traditions and beauty of Kutani ware.

Kutani Art

Kutani Art brings together the artistry of multiple Kutani artisans to offer a fresh perspective on this historic craft. Developed with the vision of making Kutani ware more accessible for everyday life, the collection blends the tradition’s iconic five-color palette with modern design sensibilities and advanced transfer printing techniques.

While each piece reflects the unique hand of its maker, all are united by a shared goal: to celebrate the rich heritage of Kutani ware through pieces that are both beautiful and practical. 

Kutani ware is a pottery produced in the Kaga region of Ishikawa Prefecture, with a history spanning over 350 years. It is characterized by the heavy brilliance of the five colors of navy blue, red, purple, green, and yellow that are applied to the bold and daring lines. Its long history has evolved through the tireless efforts and enthusiasm of people who have sought innovation while maintaining tradition.