{"product_id":"edokko-dinosaur-mame-plate-stegosaurus-mino-ware-made-in-japan","title":"Edokko Dinosaur Mame Plate 9cm, Kenryu Stegosaurus Mino Ware (Made in Japan)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Tiny Imari-Style Plate With Stegosauruses Hiding in the Pattern\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt first glance it is a classic Japanese mame plate in rich indigo and red, the look of antique Imari porcelain. Look closer and three little stegosauruses are circling the peony at its centre. This is Kenryu (剣竜), 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. 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\u003eHidden stegosaurus design:\u003c\/strong\u003e three stegosauruses, their backs lined with plates, sit in white panels around a blue peony and scroll medallion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImari-inspired colours:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep indigo blue with red floral roundels and red scrolling flowers, inspired by antique Japanese \u003cem\u003eImari\u003c\/em\u003e porcelain, finished with a dark brown rim line.\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, from Mt Fuji to ocean waves, 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\u003eLoved by adults and kids:\u003c\/strong\u003e refined enough for a Japanese dinner setting, fun enough for young dinosaur fans.\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 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\u003eWhy is it called Kenryu?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKenryu (剣竜) is the Japanese name for the stegosaurus. It literally means \"sword dinosaur\", a reference to the sharp plates along its back. In Japanese, \"ryu\" (竜) is used in dinosaur names, so every design in the Edokko Dinosaur range carries a \"ryu\" name.\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 fun set, or add one to a larger Japanese tableware gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSHOPPUROO™. 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