Mino Ware Lava Flow Shinogi Small Plate 9cm

Among the many vessels available, we, a specialty tableware store, highly recommend this "Minoyaki Lava Flow Shinogi Small Plate 9cm" for you to experience firsthand.

The "texture" and "landscape" that our specialty store staff experienced

When you hold it, you'll first be surprised by its "smooth, matte feel." Despite being porcelain, it features a comfortable texture that evokes the warmth and gravitas of earthenware.

The greatest highlight is the dynamic glaze "landscape" that resembles a "lava flow," as the product name suggests. The colors created by the action of fire in the kiln (yohen or kiln variation) are as deep and complex as natural minerals. The carefully applied "shinogi" (carved pattern) around the rim creates ridges and valleys where the glaze is thin in some areas and pools deeply in others, producing a stunning sense of three-dimensionality and shadow within the small 9cm vessel.

Practicality that complements modern dining tables

With a diameter of 9.3cm and weighing approximately 60g, it's a convenient small plate or sauce dish that fits perfectly in your palm. It's perfect not only for soy sauce with sashimi or as a condiment holder for green onions and ginger, but also for serving nuts or pickles. The presence of the vessel enhances the food it holds, even if it's just a small snack for drinks. We also recommend coordinating it by placing it on a larger flat plate to serve as an accent for a one-plate meal.

Despite its profound appearance, it's made of porcelain that is safe for both "microwave" and "dishwasher" use, so you can use it freely on your everyday dining table, not just for special occasions.