{"product_id":"edokko-dinosaur-mame-plate-pteranodon-mino-ware-made-in-japan","title":"Edokko Dinosaur Mame Plate 9cm, Leaping Pteranodon Mino Ware (Made in Japan)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Pteranodon Soaring Through a Classic Blue and White Sky\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWings spread wide, a pteranodon rides the wind across this little plate, past swirling gusts and a rolling bank of clouds. Fine ridges radiate around the rim like the folds of a fan. This is Hiyakuryu (飛躍竜), the \"leaping\" dinosaur, one of the Edokko Dinosaur (江戸っ子恐竜) mame plates from Awasaka, a range that tucks playful prehistoric creatures 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 creature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoaring pteranodon design:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pteranodon with outstretched wings glides through swirling wind lines above a bank of clouds and waves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRidged rim:\u003c\/strong\u003e fine radial ridges around the rim catch the light and give a pleasing texture. It is the only plate in the series with this finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic indigo on white:\u003c\/strong\u003e drawn in deep blue on white porcelain in the spirit of traditional Japanese \u003cem\u003esometsuke\u003c\/em\u003e ware, framed by thin blue lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA symbol of moving up:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ehiyaku\u003c\/em\u003e means a great leap forward, so this plate makes a thoughtful little gift for a graduation, new job or promotion.\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 creature 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: EK88-L05 (Hiyakuryu, leaping pteranodon)\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\u003eIs a pteranodon a dinosaur?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot quite. Pteranodon was a pterosaur, a flying reptile that lived alongside the dinosaurs but belonged to a separate group. It's a fun fact for young dinosaur fans, and it makes this plate the only flyer among the eight Edokko Dinosaur mame plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Hiyakuryu mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiyaku (飛躍) means to leap or soar, often used for a big step forward in life, and \"ryu\" (竜) appears in Japanese names for prehistoric creatures. Together, Hiyakuryu is the \"leaping dinosaur\", a cheerful wish for success.\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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