Tokusa Sauce Plate MAKER_Bitoen Crafted in the tradition of

Crafted in the tradition of Yamanaka lacquerware

small plates and bowls

but it's the fragility of the gold leaf that creates the mystical impression of a hazy moon

The smooth porcelain provides a delicate texture of Sake to the mouth

a smiling lion

Tokusa Sauce Plate MAKER_Bitoen Crafted in the tradition ofThis sauce plate features the tokusa pattern extending from the center with a petal like design. Beloved since the Edo period (16031868 CE), this pattern of straight vertical lines is inspired by the Japanese plant tokusa, known in English as rough horsetail. It is regarded as a symbol of growth and prosperity as it grows unwaveringly upwards. It is a perfect small plate for serving sauces or snacks like nuts and candies. Or you may put a small