Shonzui-De Waves and Treasure Side Plate CATEGORY_Servingware-Candybox gaining depth and character through

gaining depth and character through years of use

and the chopsticks are thick enough to hold easily

showcasing the traditional sometsuke blue and white porcelain

and purple glazes overlaid on the floral design

Shonzui-De Waves and Treasure Side Plate CATEGORY_Servingware-Candybox gaining depth and character throughThis blue and white side plate is a magnificent example of the artistry found in Mikawachi ware, featuring hand painted designs in blue on fine, durable porcelain. The rim of the plate is adorned with the geometric patterns of shonzui de waves, a style influenced by the porcelain patterns originally produced in Jingdezhen kilns during the late Ming Dynasty. At the center of the plate is a beautifully rendered takara zukushi "treasure painting." This