Sea Bream-shaped Sauce Plate

This is a lovely Sea Bream-shaped Japanese plate. This fish, called "Tai" in Japanese, has long been valued as a good luck symbol for celebrations and other special occasions.

Also, the plum pattern is regarded as a symbol of "patience" and "beauty" because it blooms over the cold winter. There are other meanings such as "faithful" and "noble".

Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small food. Or you may 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.

Hasami Ware is a Japanese pottery produced in Hasami Town, Nagasaki Prefecture, in the Kyushu region located in western Japan known as the “Town of Pottery”. It has been loved as durable daily tableware for folks for a long time since more than 400 years ago.

Hasami Ware is Characterized by the vibrant color drawings on the beautiful pure white porcelain as is typical Japanese porcelain style. Although the traditional patterns are inherited, new designs are being created every day that suit for modern lifestyles.