Japanese Porcelain Small Plate Mamezara Side Dish Sometsuke Blue Yajirobei Y434 temari Chips and cracks

Chips and cracks

The lid is cut out in the shape of a Momiji leaf

Red lacquered on the brown Kadai board

This is an antique Japanese art book of small paintings

Japanese Porcelain Small Plate Mamezara Side Dish Sometsuke Blue Yajirobei Y434 temari Chips and cracksVintage Japanese Porcelain Small Plate, Mamezara This is a vintage Japanese tiny porcelain plate. Mostly white, this plate features a fun yajirobei (Japanese balancing toy) design. Each toy wears a traditional happi jacket and hat in blue and gray. Mamezara are tiny plates in a Japanese tableware set that typically hold dipping sauces such as soy sauce, garnishes, and other condiments. It is also the perfect size for holding small jewelry. White,