Silver Heart Leaf Sauce Plate

This beautiful, silver sauce plate is shaped like a Heartleaf philodendron or heart-leaf. The veins of the leaves are intricately etched onto the tray's surface, using techniques from Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture. 

It weighs only 53 g(1.8 oz), and its slender design by Yamada Kaichiro of KAICHI DESIGN makes it easily stackable. The sauce plate is an ideal size to serve fruit, small appetizers, or sauces and condiments. Its silver matte finish brings sophistication to any dining table setting. 

Not limited to dining, the plate is a refined, multipurpose interior item. It can be used as a key tray at the entrance of a home, on a desk to place sticky notes or clips, or even as a soap tray!

The sauce plate adds a luxurious flair to any space. It is a perfect item for everyday use, for entertaining guests, and as a gift for loved ones.

Tsubame Shinko

Tsubame Shinko Kogyo Co., based in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, is an esteemed manufacturer specializing in metal cutlery and tableware. This region is reputed for its high-quality production, accounting for over 90 percent of Japan's domestic output in this industry.

Metalwork has long been prized for its durability and gorgeous appearance. In Japan, bronze swords and harnesses were made from the Yayoi period (10th century BCE–mid-3rd century CE) based on techniques introduced from China and Korea. With the rise of Buddhism, the construction of temples, Buddhist statues, and ritual implements flourished, and metalworking techniques also advanced. Eventually, a wide variety of products such as tea ceremony utensils, Japanese swords, armor, and ornaments came to be manufactured.