Plum Blossom Sauce Plate MOTIF_“Marumon” Circle Pattern Artisans use a pointed bamboo

Artisans use a pointed bamboo tool to carve petals one by one from a lump of porcelain clay

When carved

The glossy brown cherry bark has a moist texture that fits comfortably in the hand

It is considered a good omen because it cannot be easily untied

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Plum Blossom Sauce Plate MOTIF_“Marumon” Circle Pattern Artisans use a pointed bambooThis blue and white sauce plate is made by Le Sanpei Kiln. Simple and versatile, it features a delicate painting of plum blossoms. 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 small amounts of