Floral Plum-Shaped Sauce Plate DESIGN_Akae Your usual teatime will turn

Your usual teatime will turn into a wonderful experience with this lovely mug

Subtle imperfections such as air bubbles or small hollows are part of its handmade character

the lattice pattern applied throughout is said to ward off evil

and elegant designs

Iwate Prefecture

Floral Plum-Shaped Sauce Plate DESIGN_Akae Your usual teatime will turnThis plum shaped blue and white sauce plate is made by Le Sanpei Kiln, the discoverer of white porcelain ore. Its thick, rounded edge creates a soft and inviting presence. For early Imari, the underglaze blue painted patterns are simple, often painted freely with blue paint called gosu. When fired, the base color of the ware becomes slightly tinted and has a semi glossy appearance. It is a perfect size for serving sauces or snacks like nuts and