Kyo-yaki Sometsuke Small Round Flat Plate “Tsubaki”

Size and Material

Related items in the same k1 Sometsuke floral small plate series are listed at approximately 13cm in diameter × 2cm in height, made of ceramic.
The exact k1-06 detail page could not be fully retrieved, so this should be treated as the series specification.

Main Features

This is a small round plate from Touan’s Sometsuke floral motif series. The “Weeping Cherry Blossom” design appears in Touan’s floral small plate lineup alongside other seasonal motifs such as maple leaf, sakura, and wild grape.

Brand Background

Touan is a Kyo ware and Kiyomizu ware kiln founded in Kyoto’s Higashiyama area in 1922. The kiln produces a wide range of ceramics, including colorful overglaze pieces, Sometsuke, Konohatenmoku, and celadon.

Weeping Cherry Blossom Appeal

The weeping cherry blossom motif feels more graceful and poetic than a standard sakura design. It evokes spring in Kyoto, temple gardens, cherry blossom season, and traditional Japanese beauty.

Small Plate Appeal

With its compact size, this plate is easy to use for side dishes, pickles, sweets, condiments, desserts, or small servings. It is practical for everyday use while still offering a refined Japanese seasonal look.

Recommended For

This item is ideal for customers who appreciate Japanese ceramics, Kyoto pottery, sakura motifs, weeping cherry blossom designs, seasonal Japanese tableware, small plates, tea-time tableware, and affordable gifts from Japan.