Lucky Cat Sauce Plate Plum Blossom inviting texture

inviting texture

using Japanese paint called wa-enogu which is one of the remarkable elements of Kutani ware

also known as a "lucky cat

Accentuated with gold leaf applied in a single

The phoenix beautifully showcases the traditional five Kutani colors

Lucky Cat Sauce Plate Plum Blossom inviting textureThis sauce plate features the iconic lucky cat on a vibrant red background. Inspired by Aoki Mokubei, the plate is decorated in the Mokubei style of Kutani ware, where intricate designs in the traditional five Kutani colors are elegantly set against a rich red base. Today, lucky cats are well known symbols of wealth and good fortune, commonly referred to as maneki neko. Perfectly sized as a sauce plate, its also versatile for serving cheese, nuts,