Hachi-Kutani Cobblestone Sauce Plate MAKER_Marui The center of the bowl

The center of the bowl is designed with plants painted in an elegant blue color

This is a classic design of the ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style dating back to mid-17th century

The soft curves created by the katauchi molding technique are elegant and

This ochoko sake cup features plums and chrysanthemums

Hachi-Kutani Cobblestone Sauce Plate MAKER_Marui The center of the bowlThis cute flower shaped white sauce plate has an ishidatami (cobblestone) pattern which is believed to bring good luck in terms of eternity, development, expansion and prosperity because of its continuity. This cobblestone pattern was also adopted as the emblem for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. While Kutani ware is loved for its vibrant colors, the hachi kutani series features sauce plates all in white. Thick overglaze paint with traditional Japanese