Auspicious Omens Sauce Plate

The sauce plate features happy motifs such as a lucky cat, a daruma doll, and a chidori, which are said to bring good luck in Japan. It is a great small plate for celebrating occasions, such as New Year's Day, birthdays, and housewarming parties.

Each piece is painted with Japanese color paint, which is one of the remarkable features of Kutani ware, making the texture of the plate warm and appealing.

Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, it is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small foods. 

Furthermore, you can 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.

We also have more items with matching designs, such as sake cups and sake carafes. 

Seikou Kiln

Founded in the early Taisho era (1912 CE–1926 CE) in Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Seikou Kiln has long been dedicated to the art of Japanese overglaze painting for Kutani ware. Through years of research, Seikou Kiln perfected a high-quality technique to transfer designs and patterns using printed sheets, all created in-house. This method captures the same level of transparency in glassy glazes and the depth of thick overglaze paints as traditional hand-painting. Their work has earned prestigious awards, such as the Japan Tourism Agency's Charming Japanese Souvenir Contest.

Kutani ware is a pottery produced in the Kaga region of Ishikawa Prefecture and it has a history of over 350 years. It is characterized by the heavy brilliance of the five colors of green, yellow, red, purple, and navy blue 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.

The beauty of the various styles and methods of painting is known as "Japan Kutani" and is highly regarded around the world.