{"product_id":"edokko-dinosaur-mame-plate-red-flame-mino-ware-made-in-japan","title":"Edokko Dinosaur Mame Plate 9cm, Red Flame Mino Ware (Made in Japan)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Fire-Breathing Dinosaur on a Classic Japanese Mame Plate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little spotted dinosaur throws its head back and breathes out a great sweep of red 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 Red Flame (赤炎竜), 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 Blue 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\u003eBold red on white:\u003c\/strong\u003e a warm red design on white porcelain, finished with a dark speckled rim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwin design:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Blue Flame plate shows the same dinosaur in indigo, 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 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\u003eHow many Edokko Dinosaur mame plates are there?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are eight designs, including Red Flame and Blue Flame, a Mt Fuji dinosaur, a stegosaurus, a triceratops on ocean waves and a flying pteranodon. They are all the same 9cm size, so they stack neatly and look great displayed together.\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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