Japanese Porcelain Small Plate Mamezara Vtg Blue Sometsuke Shishi Lion PY800 Chayama On the lid of the

On the lid of the box

as its traditional design and aesthetic make it a timeless work of art

It has a fabric cover with an inscription saying "military notebook" on the front and a handwritten name on the back

7 cm long x 5 cm wide x 6 cm tall

Item weight: 319 grams

Japanese Porcelain Small Plate Mamezara Vtg Blue Sometsuke Shishi Lion PY800 Chayama On the lid of theVintage 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