Hachi-Kutani Mandala Sauce Plate Hydrangea Whether hosting guests or savoring

Whether hosting guests or savoring a seasonal meal

both featuring a hand-painted arabesque pattern in sometsuke

The accompanying sake cup can double as the cap of the tokkuri (Japanese sake carafe

inviting atmosphere

and mugs from the same series make it easy to create a coordinated table setting

Hachi-Kutani Mandala Sauce Plate Hydrangea Whether hosting guests or savoringThis sauce plate features a delicate mandala pattern in soft white. A mandala is a geometric arrangement of symbols. In various spiritual traditions, mandalas are used to focus attention, provide spiritual guidance, and support meditation. While Kutani Ware is loved for its vibrant colors, the hachi kutani series features sauce plates all in white. Thick overglaze paint with traditional Japanese paints brings out a sense of luxury. The porcelain is