This sauce plate features a nami-chidori motif—plover flying over ocean waves—an auspicious pattern symbolizing marital harmony and family safety. Each piece is hand-painted with Kutani ware pigments applied in thick, raised layers during the overglaze painting process.

The plate’s small size is perfect for sauces, condiments, relishes, nuts, and more. You may also put a small portion of food on the plate and place it on a larger plate or into a bento box for a more sophisticated food presentation.