{"product_id":"edokko-dinosaur-mame-plate-rising-sun-mino-ware-made-in-japan","title":"Edokko Dinosaur Mame Plate 9cm, Asahiryu Rising Sun Mino Ware (Made in Japan)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Colourful Japanese Plate With a Dinosaur Greeting the Morning Sun\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Mt Fuji, blue plum blossoms, sunrays and checked lattice panels fan out around this little plate like a festive Japanese fabric. At its centre, a spiky-backed dinosaur stands tall and roars. This is Asahiryu (旭竜), the \"rising sun 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\u003eRising sun dinosaur:\u003c\/strong\u003e a spiky-backed dinosaur stands proudly in a blue centre medallion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLucky Japanese motifs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mt Fuji with red sunrays and clouds, plum blossoms and flower crests, all classic symbols of good fortune and new beginnings in Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright multicolour design:\u003c\/strong\u003e red, pink, yellow-green and indigo blue panels on white porcelain, the most colourful plate in the Edokko Dinosaur mame series.\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, 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 does Asahiryu mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsahi (旭) is the rising morning sun, and \"ryu\" (竜) is used in Japanese dinosaur names. Together, Asahiryu means \"rising sun dinosaur\". The rising sun and Mt Fuji are traditional Japanese symbols of fresh starts and good luck.\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. Its lucky rising sun and Mt Fuji motifs make it a thoughtful small gift for a new job, a new home or a New Year, and a fun one for dinosaur fans. Pair two or more different designs for a collectible set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSHOPPUROO™. A curated range of authentic Japanese brands and carefully selected lifestyle products, shipped from Brisbane.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Awasaka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58569981067567,"sku":"635090K53","price":9.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/0104\/8623\/files\/635090_edokko-dinosaur-mame-plate-rising-sun-mino-ware.png?v=1790933950","url":"https:\/\/shoppuroo.com.au\/products\/edokko-dinosaur-mame-plate-rising-sun-mino-ware-made-in-japan","provider":"SHOPPUROO™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}