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Look Closer: A Dinosaur Hiding in Classic Japanese Blue and White
At first glance, this plate looks like a quiet piece of traditional Japanese tableware. Soft celadon glaze, fine ridged sides and a hand-drawn style blue pattern of waves, leaves and birds. Then you spot him: a little T-rex riding the waves on a leaf. That playful twist is the signature of Edokko Dinosaur (江戸っ子恐竜), a range from Awasaka that slips dinosaurs into classic Japanese patterns. It is made in Mino, Gifu Prefecture, the region behind more than half of all Japanese ceramic tableware.
Product Features:
- Hidden dinosaur design: a T-rex tucked into a ko-sometsuke style blue and white pattern, inspired by antique Japanese porcelain.
- Shinogi ridged finish: fine vertical ridges (shinogi) run around the well, catching the light and giving the plate a crafted, textured feel.
- Soft celadon glaze: a pale blue-green seiji tone that pairs calmly with the indigo pattern and suits both modern and rustic tables.
- Versatile everyday size: at 15.5cm with a gentle 2cm rim, it works as a side plate, dessert plate, snack plate or small serving dish for pickles, fruit and sweets.
- Loved by adults and kids: refined enough for a dinner table, fun enough for young dinosaur fans.
- Easy care: dishwasher safe and suitable for microwave reheating.
- A thoughtful gift: a small, affordable present for dinosaur lovers, Japanese ceramics collectors, new homes and housewarmings.
Product specifications:
- Brand: Edokko Dinosaur (江戸っ子恐竜) by Awasaka
- Size approx.: Ø15.5cm x H2cm
- Weight approx.: 185g
- Materials: Porcelain (Mino ware)
- Country of Origin: Japan
Notes:
- Microwave use is for reheating only. Not suitable for oven, grill or direct flame.
- Dishwasher safe. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as moving from fridge to hot water.
- Each piece is glazed and fired individually, so slight variations in glaze tone, pattern placement and small speckles are a natural part of Mino ware and not a defect.
- Colours may vary slightly from the images due to lighting and screen settings. Food and props are not included.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mino ware?
Mino ware (Mino-yaki, 美濃焼) is pottery and porcelain made in the Mino region of Gifu Prefecture, central Japan. With a history of over 1,300 years, it is Japan's largest ceramics-producing area and is known for practical, well-made tableware in a wide range of styles.
What does "shinogi" mean?
Shinogi (鎬) is a traditional Japanese carving technique that creates fine raised ridges on a ceramic surface. The name comes from the ridge line on a Japanese sword blade. The ridges add texture and help the glaze pool in the grooves for subtle depth of colour.
What is Edokko Dinosaur?
Edokko Dinosaur (Edokko Kyoryu) is a Japanese tableware range that hides dinosaurs inside classic Japanese patterns, such as waves, flowers and landscape scenes. "Edokko" means a true-born Tokyoite, a nod to the traditional Edo-period designs the range playfully reworks.
Is this plate a good size for kids?
Yes. At 15.5cm it is a comfortable size for children's snacks, toast or fruit, and the hidden dinosaur makes mealtimes more fun. As it is porcelain, adult supervision is recommended for younger children.
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