{"product_id":"edokko-dinosaur-mame-plate-mt-fuji-mino-ware-made-in-japan","title":"Edokko Dinosaur Mame Plate 9cm, Fujiryu Mt Fuji  Mino Ware (Made in Japan)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Mt Fuji Mame Plate With a Dinosaur Resting at Its Foot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnowy Mt Fuji rises against a deep indigo sky, and below it a long-necked dinosaur lies stretched out, its spotted, humped back a perfect echo of the mountain. This is Fujiryu (富士竜), the \"Mt Fuji 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\u003eMt Fuji dinosaur design:\u003c\/strong\u003e a long-necked dinosaur rests beneath Mt Fuji, its back shaped just like the mountain above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsanoha pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e a band of \u003cem\u003easanoha\u003c\/em\u003e (hemp leaf), a traditional Japanese motif for healthy growth, runs along the bottom of the scene.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep indigo finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e rich \u003cem\u003eai-iro\u003c\/em\u003e blue sky and a softly shaded indigo rim, framed by a clean white ring, with a few little star-like blossoms.\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\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, shading on the rim, 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\u003eWhy is Mt Fuji a lucky symbol in Japan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMt Fuji is Japan's highest and most sacred mountain. It stands for strength, endurance and good fortune, and seeing Fuji in the first dream of the New Year is said to bring luck for the year ahead. That makes Fuji designs a popular gift in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the asanoha pattern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsanoha (麻の葉) is a geometric hemp leaf pattern. Hemp grows tall and straight very quickly, so the motif carries wishes for healthy growth and was traditionally used on children's clothing in Japan.\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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