Akae Diamond Pattern Sauce Plate MATERIAL_Stoneware The elegant arabesque pattern is

The elegant arabesque pattern is hand-painted in vivid cobalt blue on a background of rustic white porcelain

while the inner wall of the rim forms an octagon—an auspicious shape that adds special charm to this piece

"Ao" means blue

while the shorter pair is 20

With a capacity of 320 ml (10

Akae Diamond Pattern Sauce Plate MATERIAL_Stoneware The elegant arabesque pattern isA vivid red lattice pattern forms detailed diamonds against the soft, warm stoneware body, giving this sauce plate a lively yet grounded presence. This traditional diamond motif, known as matsukawa bishi and named for its resemblance to pine bark, carries an auspicious meaning. Pine, an evergreen, has long been regarded in Japan as a symbol of longevity, which is why this pattern has been cherished in textiles and decorative arts for centuries. The