Japanese Porcelain Sometsuke Small Plate Mamezara Vtg Hyotan Gourd Snake Y208 mountains Some dents in the lid

Some dents in the lid

Item weight: 318 grams

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Japanese Porcelain Sometsuke Small Plate Mamezara Vtg Hyotan Gourd Snake Y208 mountains Some dents in the lidVintage Japanese Porcelain Small Plate, Mamezara This is a vintage Japanese porcelain plate. This subtle decagon (10 side) small plate is mostly white with a blue design (sometsuke). It features what appears to be an abstract snake, likely a representation of the zodiac animal, and upon its head a hyotan gourd. Mamezara are tiny plates in a Japanese tableware set that typically hold dipping sauces such as soy sauce, garnishes, and other condiments. It