{"product_id":"edokko-dinosaur-mame-plate-blue-flame-mino-ware-made-in-japan","title":"Edokko Dinosaur Mame Plate 9cm, Blue Flame  Mino Ware (Made in Japan)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Fire-Breathing Dinosaur in Classic Japanese Indigo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little spotted dinosaur throws its head back and breathes out a great sweep of blue flame. Look closely and the flame is made of \u003cem\u003ekikkō\u003c\/em\u003e, the traditional Japanese tortoiseshell pattern, with a white plum blossom in every hexagon. This is Blue Flame (青炎竜), one of the Edokko Dinosaur (江戸っ子恐竜) mame plates from Awasaka, a range that tucks playful dinosaurs into traditional Japanese patterns. Each plate is made in Mino, Gifu Prefecture, Japan's largest ceramics region. Pair it with its twin, the Red Flame plate, or collect all eight designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFire-breathing dinosaur:\u003c\/strong\u003e a cheerful spotted dinosaur, jaws wide open, breathes a crescent of flame that curves around the plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLucky kikkō pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e the flame is filled with a tortoiseshell hexagon pattern, a Japanese symbol of long life, with a plum blossom inside each hexagon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic indigo on white:\u003c\/strong\u003e a deep blue design on white porcelain in the spirit of traditional Japanese \u003cem\u003esometsuke\u003c\/em\u003e ware, finished with a dark speckled rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwin design:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Red Flame plate shows the same dinosaur in red, so the two make a matching pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMame plate size:\u003c\/strong\u003e at 9cm across, it is the classic Japanese \u003cem\u003emamezara\u003c\/em\u003e for soy sauce, wasabi, pickles, dipping sauces, a single wagashi or a few chocolates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollectible series:\u003c\/strong\u003e eight Edokko Dinosaur mame plates share the same size, each with a different dinosaur and pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy care:\u003c\/strong\u003e dishwasher safe and suitable for microwave reheating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Edokko Dinosaur (江戸っ子恐竜) by Awasaka\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize approx.: Ø9cm x H1.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight approx.: 60g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Porcelain (Mino ware)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowave use is for reheating only. Not suitable for oven, grill or direct flame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDishwasher safe. Avoid sudden temperature changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach piece is glazed and fired individually, so slight variations in glaze tone, pattern placement and small iron speckles are a natural feature of Mino ware and not a defect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColours may vary slightly from the images due to lighting and screen settings. Food and props are not included. Group photos show other designs, sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a mame plate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mame plate (mamezara, 豆皿) is a very small Japanese dish, usually around 7 to 10cm wide. \"Mame\" means bean, a nod to its tiny size. Mame plates hold soy sauce, condiments, pickles and sweets, and many people collect them for their endless variety of patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the Red Flame and Blue Flame plates?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the colour. Both show the same fire-breathing dinosaur and kikkō flame, one in warm red and one in deep indigo. Together they make a fun pair for two people, or a red and blue set for siblings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the kikkō pattern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKikkō (亀甲) is a hexagon pattern based on the shell of a tortoise. In Japan the tortoise is said to live for ten thousand years, so kikkō is a traditional wish for long life and good fortune, often seen on kimono, lacquerware and celebration tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Mino ware?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMino ware (Mino-yaki, 美濃焼) is pottery and porcelain made in the Mino region of Gifu Prefecture, central Japan. With more than 1,300 years of history, it is Japan's largest ceramics-producing area and is known for practical, well-made tableware in a wide variety of styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSHOPPUROO™. 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