Onigiri Mini Plate
Onigiri Mini Plate
Onigiri Mini Plate
Onigiri Mini Plate
Onigiri Mini Plate
Onigiri Mini Plate
Onigiri Mini Plate
Onigiri Mini Plate
Onigiri Mini Plate

Onigiri Mini Plate

$22.00 USD
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Bring Joy to Your Table with Our Playful historic Tajimi ceramic Onigiri Mini Plate

Discover a truly unique piece for your home: our historic Tajimi ceramic mini plate, charmingly shaped like the beloved Japanese rice ball, "Onigiri." A staple of Japanese cuisine, the onigiri symbolizes comfort and joy, and this delightful dish captures its essence perfectly. Featuring a pleasant tactile texture and a distinctive band of black glaze reminiscent of nori seaweed, its design is sure to bring a smile to your face and a sense of calm to your dining experience. Each plate boasts its own subtle variations, a testament to its handcrafted warmth and individual character.

Versatile Japanese Tableware to Brighten Everyday Meals

Don't let its adorable size fool you; this onigiri mini plate holds endless possibilities for enhancing your daily dining. It's perfectly suited as a charming soy sauce or condiment dish, adding a touch of whimsy to your table. Beyond that, it can serve as a unique chopstick rest, a delightful holder for small sweets or fruits, or even a decorative accent. Infuse your everyday meals with subtle humor and a touch of Japanese elegance, transforming your dining space into a more joyful and inviting environment.

Embrace Japanese Tradition and History with historic Tajimi ceramic

This charming onigiri mini plate is a product of historic Tajimi ceramic, a traditional Japanese craft renowned worldwide. historic Tajimi ceramic flourished during the Momoyama period, evolving alongside the rise of the tea ceremony, with its primary production centered in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture. During the era that gave birth to Japan's "wabi-sabi" culture, these ceramics were cherished by numerous tea masters. This rich history led to the creation of diverse and exquisite styles, including the refined pale yellow "Kizeto," the deep black "Setoguro," the soft milky white "Shino," and the distinctive green "Oribe." Today, historic Tajimi ceramic is deeply woven into daily life, accounting for over half of Japan's total ceramic production. We invite you to bring a piece of this history and culture into your own home with our authentic historic Tajimi ceramic.

Important Considerations Before Purchase

  • Due to the inherent characteristics of historic Tajimi ceramic, each piece is unique. You may observe subtle variations in color, texture, and glaze finish. These differences are a hallmark of handcrafted artistry and should be celebrated as part of your item's individual charm.
  • Please note that colors may appear slightly different in person compared to product photos, owing to variations in lighting conditions and individual monitor settings.

The Legacy of Tajimi: A Golden Age of Ceramics

This piece originates from the historic kilns of the Tajimi region, an area whose very foundations are built on millennia of pottery making. During the turbulent Azuchi-Momoyama period (late 16th century), master potters fleeing war found sanctuary here. Supported by powerful warlords like Oda Nobunaga and visionary tea masters, they abandoned perfect symmetry to embrace the dramatic, irregular beauty of nature. To hold this vessel is to touch a 400-year-old story of political intrigue, artistic rebellion, and the relentless pursuit of the perfect tea ceremony.

Quantity 1
Size W 9.2 cm (3.6 in) x L 8.5 cm (3.3 in) x H 2.5 cm (1 in)
Material ceramic
Weight 48 g (0.1 lbs)
Microwave
  • Microwave safe
Dishwasher
  • Dishwasher safe