Blue Line Leaf Vein Sauce Plate
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On this white porcelain sauce plate, lines in sometsuke "Blue and White" style form smooth and elegant curves, representing leaf veins. These lines are hand-painted by artisans, with subtle variations in thickness and shade making each unique. When using this plate, you can feel a closeness to nature.
Sometsuke is a technique that applies indigo color onto a base fired to pure white, using a pigment mainly composed of cobalt oxide called gosu. Artisans meticulously select their soil, glaze, and gosu to enhance the contrast between white and indigo.
The slightly deep shape is suitable for holding sauces, chocolates, nuts, pickles, or ice cream. The unique, leaf-inspired edge adds a simple yet striking design element.
Its design is appropriate for use in any season, but especially ideal for summer, as its color scheme and texture offer a refreshing and delightful experience to the user.
DETAILS
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | D 9.7 cm (3.8 in) x H 3.3 cm (1.3 in) |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Microwave | Yes |
| Dishwasher | No |
Maker / Brand
Founded in 1919, SINGAMA is a family-run pottery studio in Shinano, a small town nestled in the northeastern hills of Seto City, Aichi Prefecture. Using high-quality local clay, the studio specializes in Seto sometsuke—white porcelain adorned with soft, indigo blue designs. Each piece is hand-painted and crafted to express comfort, with gentle forms and warmth that feel at home on the everyday table.
Crafts
Made in and around Seto City in Aichi Prefecture, Seto ware encompasses a wide range of ceramics that reflect centuries of craftsmanship and innovation. As one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns (Rokkoyo), the Seto region holds a distinguished place in the country’s ceramic heritage. It was also a pioneer in porcelain mass-production, and its widespread use gave rise to the word setomono—a term still used today to refer to ceramics in general.
Remarkable for its stylistic breadth, Seto is one of the few regions in Japan where both stoneware and porcelain are made. From simple everyday tableware to more refined pieces, Seto ware continues to shape the rhythm of daily life with creations that balance tradition and creativity.
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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).
Sometsuke
Sometsuke is a decorative Japanese pottery technique also known as blue and white ceramics. This classic style is cherished around the world for its elegance. We offer a wide range of blue and white plates, bowls, drinkware, and more.
Sometsuke's visually appealing cobalt blue and white porcelain color scheme showcases the beauty of food and is easy to pair with a diverse variety of tableware. Its fine, smooth finish and lightweight feel further enhance the user experience.
What is Sometsuke?
Guide to Japanese Plates
