{"product_id":"edokko-dinosaur-mame-plate-blue-sea-triceratops-mino-ware-made-in-japan","title":"Edokko Dinosaur Mame Plate 9cm, Blue Sea Triceratops  Mino Ware (Made in Japan)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Blue Wave Mame Plate With a Sleepy Triceratops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeigaiha, the overlapping \"blue sea waves\" pattern, is one of Japan's best-loved designs, a symbol of calm and lasting good fortune. On this little plate, a triceratops has curled up for a nap on a winding band of those waves, among little pine trees. This is Seikairyu (青海竜), the \"blue sea dinosaur\", 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. Collect the other Edokko Dinosaur mame plates to build a set where every dish has a different dinosaur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleepy triceratops design:\u003c\/strong\u003e a three-horned triceratops dozes on top of a band of seigaiha waves that winds across the plate, surrounded by pine trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue with green accents:\u003c\/strong\u003e indigo blue on white porcelain, with soft green on the pine needles and plenty of white space that suits both Japanese and modern tables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLucky seigaiha pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e the wave motif has stood for peace and good fortune in Japan for centuries, and pine trees for long life.\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 every Edokko Dinosaur mame plate is the same size with a different dinosaur and pattern, so they mix and match on the table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandy beyond the table:\u003c\/strong\u003e a neat tray for rings, earrings, tea bags or a spoon rest.\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel:  (Seikairyu, blue sea dinosaur)\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.\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 seigaiha pattern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeigaiha (青海波) means \"blue sea waves\". Its overlapping arcs represent a calm, endless sea and carry wishes for peace and a long, steady life. It appears on Japanese kimono, textiles and ceramics, and gives this plate its name, Seikairyu.\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\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it make a good gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a small, affordable Made in Japan gift for dinosaur fans, Japanese food lovers and plate collectors. Pair two or more different designs for a collectible set, or add one to a larger Japanese tableware gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSHOPPUROO™. 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