Shonzui-De Waves and Treasure Side Plate MAKER_Choho Kiln The tokusa pattern

The tokusa pattern

giving the piece a classical feel

This fan-shaped sushi plate is made of Kiso Hinoki cypress by Miyabi Urushi

its shape and name have an intriguing origin

arrange petite figurines or curated collectibles along its length

Shonzui-De Waves and Treasure Side Plate MAKER_Choho Kiln The tokusa patternThis blue and white side plate is a magnificent example of the artistry found in Mikawachi ware, featuring hand painted designs in blue on fine, durable porcelain. The rim of the plate is adorned with the geometric patterns of shonzui de waves, a style influenced by the porcelain patterns originally produced in Jingdezhen kilns during the late Ming Dynasty. At the center of the plate is a beautifully rendered takara zukushi "treasure painting." This