Kutani Ware Ko-Kutani (Aote/Yoshidaya) Small Bean Plate 10.5cm

The traditional beauty of Kutani in the palm of your hand. A "Aote/Yoshidaya" small dish that adds vibrant color to your table.

Kutani ware, which Ishikawa Prefecture boasts to the world. Among them, the "Ko-Kutani (Aote)" and "Yoshidaya" designs, which are particularly popular and characterized by their powerful and deep colors, have been made into 10.5cm (approx. 3.5 sun) small dishes, perfect for everyday use.

They are crafted by Seikougama, a renowned kiln that brings the beauty of Kutani ware to modern dining tables with its unique techniques. Without using red, the pieces are painted with abundant deep Japanese pigments such as green, yellow, purple, and lapis lazuli, filling in the empty spaces. This profound style gives these small dishes an overwhelming presence. Japanese classical patterns and auspicious motifs such as "Tsuru Karuta," "Tsubaki-zu," and "Hyotan-wari" are vividly expressed, making each piece a delightful item to collect.

When you hold it in your hand, you'll first be surprised by the "plump thickness of the pigments" and the "lustrous shine like glass." Seikougama's Japanese pigments have a transparency and three-dimensionality that could be mistaken for hand-painting, possessing a "genuine texture" that printed ceramics lack.

The 10.5cm size is also a great appeal for its practicality. It's perfect not only as a soy sauce dish for sashimi and sushi, but also as a plate for condiments, pickles, or small tea sweets. For example, when soy sauce is poured onto a vibrant green or yellow background, the color contrast is beautifully enhanced, making your usual meal feel even more colorful and delicious.

There's also the joy of using different patterns to match the atmosphere of your dishes. This is an excellent item that we confidently recommend for your own use, as well as for wedding favors or gifts for your loved ones.