Japanese Porcelain Small Plate Mamezara Vtg Blue Sometsuke Shishi Lion PY637 Chayama Cut out corner

Cut out corner

It has white thread tassels on all corners and one at the center on the top and underside

There is a recess in the center to prevent the teacup from slipping out when you serve tea to a guest

It comes with a black bamboo frame that fits on either end of the lantern to hold it open and provide a handle

Governor of Gifu Prefecture

Japanese Porcelain Small Plate Mamezara Vtg Blue Sometsuke Shishi Lion PY637 Chayama Cut out cornerVintage Japanese Porcelain Small Plate, Mamezara This is a vintage Japanese porcelain plate. This round small plate, also called mamezara, is sometsuke (white porcelain with indigo blue), has the image of a shishi lion in the center. 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, blue Porcelain