This blue and white sauce plate is made by Le Sanpei Kiln. The brush-painted bamboo motif features a fine culm and trailing leaves. The painting evokes the feeling of gazing at a distant landscape. 

For early Imari, the underglaze blue painted patterns are simple, often painted freely with blue paint called  gosu. When fired, the base color of the ware becomes slightly tinted and has a semi-glossy appearance.

It is a perfect size for serving sauce or snacks like nuts and candies.

Also, you can put a small portion of food or relishes in, place it on a larger plate or into a bento box for more stylish and sophisticated food presentation.