Japanese Porcelain Sashimi Plate Vtg Shochikubai Bamboo Plum Pine Blue PY762 TX - Other The body of the figurine

The body of the figurine has a wood spool shape

this katagami stencil with silk mesh backing is decorated with the traditional Asanoha (hemp) leaf pattern along with floral accents

Japanese lidded trinket box

Used at the Japanese tea ceremony

Kanji on sides: Gion (place in Kyoto)

Japanese Porcelain Sashimi Plate Vtg Shochikubai Bamboo Plum Pine Blue PY762 TX - Other The body of the figurineVintage Japanese Porcelain Sashimi Plate This is a vintage Japanese porcelain sashimi plate platter. It is mostly white with lovely blue designs depicting shochikubai (friends of winter: bamboo, pine, plum) around the edge. The middle has raised lines to make it easier to organize and lift thin slices of fish from the plate. Paired with a soy sauce dish (seiji) and a small plate (kozara), this plate is a perfect addition to any Japanese dinnerware