This beautiful white plate is shaped like the hand guard of a traditional Japanese sword and features a variety of auspicious motifs, including birds, flowers, the shippo (seven treasures) pattern, and the Takeda-bishi crest. At the center, a delicate design shows a bird perched on a blossoming branch, evoking a scene of quiet beauty and good fortune. Shippou is a pattern of circles overlapping in quarters. Since the pattern can extend in any direction without limits, the pattern is regarded as auspicious for the prosperity of descendants, good relationships, and for bringing harmony. The Takeda-bishi is the family crest of the Takeda family, including Takeda Shingen, one of the most powerful magnatewith exceptional military prestige in the late stage of the Sengoku period (14671590 CE). While Kutani Ware is loved for its vibrant colors, the hachi-kutani series features sauce plates all in white.The porcelain is decorated with an elegant traditional pattern, inspired by the snow of Hakusan (Mt. Hakusan), and is trimmed with a iron glaze brown finish. This small plate can be used for sauce, condiments, pickles, and other small items such as accessories. There are eight different patterns in total, so you can choose your favorite one or use different patterns with your family. Reviews There are no reviews yet. Be the first to review “Hachi-Kutani Flower Birds Guard Sauce Plate” Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Your rating * Rate… Perfect Good Average Not that bad Very poor Your review *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
