Japanese Porcelain Small Plate Mamezara Vtg Blue Sometsuke Shishi Lion PY631 brass 83 cm long x 55

83 cm long x 55 cm wide

It is written in calligraphy and signed below

It rests on a purple and gold silk pillow with a red tassel

Silver color

5 cm wide x 14 cm tall

Japanese Porcelain Small Plate Mamezara Vtg Blue Sometsuke Shishi Lion PY631 brass 83 cm long x 55Vintage 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