Vintage Japanese Porcelain Small Plate, Mamezara
This is a vintage Japanese small porcelain plate called mamezara. Mostly white, this ultra-thin plate has a blue sometsuke design of three Tang Dynasty children (called Karako in Japanese). This Chinese-themed motif was popular in the Edo period of Japan and well into the modern era. It symbolizes longevity and health for children.
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.
We got this item at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan.
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