Japanese Porcelain Small Plate Mamezara Vtg Blue Sometsuke Shishi Lion PY633 origami 6 cm wide x 4

6 cm wide x  4 cm tall

Signature on the bottom: Hoya China Made in Japan

Kanji on lid: Tea cup set (yunomi soroe)

Characters: 寿 kotobuki long life

Packed weight: 887 grams

Japanese Porcelain Small Plate Mamezara Vtg Blue Sometsuke Shishi Lion PY633 origami 6 cm wide x 4Vintage 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