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

Some dents in the lid

commemorating 5-year-anniversary

Item weight: 318 grams

Japanese Buddhist altar equipment

the kiln name

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