{"product_id":"butterfly-shaped-small-plate-by-kei-akaji","title":"Butterfly-Shaped Small Plate MAMEZARA -Japanese Small Plate (Set of 6)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003ci\u003emamezara\u003c\/i\u003e, literally a \"bean plate,\" is a small dish sized for a single pickle, a sweet, or a pinch of something salty—one of the most collected forms in Japanese tableware, prized as much for its delightful variety as for its daily versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis playful yet refined set of six small porcelain plates by Kei Akaji is shaped like butterflies with wings spread, beautifully painted in vibrant overglaze enamels. Each plate features a distinct hand-painted design, showcasing wings in shades of yellow, white, or pale blue, accented with dots and stripes in red, green, blue, and black. The body and antennae are rendered with lively, expressive brushstrokes. With their wings gently raised, these plates comfortably hold a small portion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt fourteen centimeters across, these dishes are ideal for a pinch of pickles, a sweet, or a single delicate piece of confectionery served with tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease note that while some photographs depict four dishes, this listing is offered as a complete set of six. As each piece is individually hand-painted with a unique pattern, the selection of designs within your set will be thoughtfully curated by us.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set can be viewed in person at our gallery wanova TOKYO in Roppongi by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003e\n\nW00216\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ken Akaji \/ 赤地健","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499009634524,"sku":null,"price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3623\/3436\/files\/kei-akaji-butterfly-shaped-small-plate-w00216-01.jpg?v=1789265568","url":"https:\/\/wanova.org\/products\/butterfly-shaped-small-plate-by-kei-akaji","provider":"wanova","version":"1.0","type":"link"}