Japanese Porcelain Small Plate Mamezara Vtg Blue Sometsuke Shishi Lion PY637 Chayama Governor of Gifu Prefecture

Governor of Gifu Prefecture

There is a little dirt in the vase

Vtg Japanese Incense Burner Koro for Butsudan or Tea Ceremony

Three servants (Shicho)

Heisei Shiitake

Japanese Porcelain Small Plate Mamezara Vtg Blue Sometsuke Shishi Lion PY637 Chayama Governor of Gifu PrefectureVintage 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