Vintage Japanese Ceramic Dish Plate Plum Blossoms Pink & Blue Kashizara 5.25" Buddhist The slight taste of rust

The slight taste of rust is believed by some to actually enhance the flavor of tea (along with the quality of the water)

There is also a gold painted rim and a geometric patterns reminiscent of a parasol and kimono fabric at the top of the plate

ruining the tea

Thislittle kokeshi measures about 1 1/2" at her widest point (4 cm) and 2 1/4" (6cm) tall

This bowl is etched with a simple dragon over water

Vintage Japanese Ceramic Dish Plate Plum Blossoms Pink & Blue Kashizara 5.25" Buddhist The slight taste of rustThis is a hand thrown ceramic dish dating back to the Showa era (c. 1920 1970). This plate has a stamp print design of tree branches filled in with hand painted blossoms. the botom of each is stamped with the makers mark (see pictures). In this set of five plates each one is unique. While sold individually, if bought as a set would add charm to every place setting. These plates remain in very good condition. Measuring 5 1 4" in diameter by 1" tall