Kyo-yaki Sometsuke Small Round Flat Plate “Ae-Tsubaki”

Size and Material

The product information lists the size as approximately 13cm in diameter × 2cm in height, with ceramic as the material. It is listed as product number 10002555, from the Sometsuke series by Touan, made in Japan, with blue as the representative color.

Main Features

This is a small round plate from Touan’s Sometsuke floral motif series. Sometsuke is a ceramic decoration technique using gosu pigment and transparent glaze on a white vessel. Touan describes its Sometsuke pieces as individually hand-painted by artisans, with delicate brushwork and tonal variation as key highlights.

Brand Background

Touan is a Kyo ware and Kiyomizu ware kiln located in Kyoto’s Higashiyama area, founded in 1922. The company produces and sells Kyo ware and Kiyomizu ware ceramics.

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 approximately 13cm diameter, this plate is easy to use for side dishes, pickles, sweets, condiments, desserts, nuts, chocolate, 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 thoughtful gifts from Japan.