Gold Zebra Tall Plate

This is Mino ware tableware.

As the name suggests, it features a striking zebra-like pattern in black and gold.

The foot (kōdai) is designed to reduce heat conduction, making it easy to handle even when serving hot dishes.

With its height, it also serves as an eye-catching piece, perfect for showcasing recommended dishes at the dining table.

Please note that the appearance and texture may vary slightly between items.

Mino ware is a type of pottery that began during the Momoyama period, flourishing alongside the rise of the tea ceremony. It is primarily produced in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture. It was especially beloved by tea masters active during the Momoyama period, the origin of Japan’s wabi-sabi aesthetic.

Representative styles of Mino ware include the elegant pale yellow “Kizeto,” the glossy jet-black “Setoguro,” the soft, milky white “Shino ware,” and the uniquely green-patterned “Oribe ware,” which is particularly rare.

Today, Mino ware accounts for more than half of all porcelain tableware produced in Japan.