Kyo-yaki Sometsuke Small Round Flat Plate “Ajisai”

Size and Material

The product information lists the size as approximately 13cm in diameter × 2cm in height, with ceramic / Kyo ware and Kiyomizu ware as the material. The description says the plate is decorated using the Sometsuke technique and expressed only through shades of indigo blue.

Main Features

This is a small round plate from Touan’s Sometsuke floral motif series. It features a Gaku Ajisai, or lacecap hydrangea, motif and offers a refined way to enjoy Japanese botanical design in everyday tableware.

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.

Hydrangea Motif Appeal

Hydrangea is closely associated with Japan’s rainy season and early summer scenery. The lacecap hydrangea motif feels calm, graceful, and refreshing, making it a beautiful choice for customers who prefer subtle seasonal designs.

Small Plate Appeal

With its approximately 13cm diameter, this plate is easy to use for side dishes, pickles, sweets, condiments, desserts, cheese, nuts, or small servings. It is practical for daily use while still offering a refined Japanese botanical look.

Recommended For

This item is ideal for customers who appreciate Japanese ceramics, Kyoto pottery, botanical motifs, hydrangea designs, early summer Japanese motifs, small plates, tea-time tableware, and thoughtful gifts from Japan.