Nezumi Shino Yakumi Dish

Enhance your dining experience with our Nezumi Shino Yakumi Dish, a charming piece that beautifully blends traditional Japanese pottery techniques with functional design. This small dish is perfect for serving condiments, spices, or as a decorative accent on your table.

Measuring 8.7cm in diameter and 1.7cm in height, this compact dish is ideally sized for individual servings of soy sauce, wasabi, ginger, or other accompaniments to your meal. Its shallow depth and wide rim make it easy to use and clean.

The dish features a stunning contrast between its dark, rustic exterior and the delicate design on its interior. The outer portion of the dish showcases the "nezumi shino" (mouse gray) glaze, a traditional Japanese pottery technique that results in a mottled, earthy appearance reminiscent of weathered stone or aged metal. This textured finish not only adds visual interest but also provides a comfortable grip.

At the center of the dish lies a square of creamy white glaze, serving as a canvas for the intricate hand-painted design. The focal point is a stylized red crane, a symbol of longevity and good fortune in Japanese culture. Surrounding the crane are small red dots, possibly representing berries or plum blossoms, adding a touch of color and balance to the composition.

The combination of the rough, dark exterior and the smooth, light interior creates a beautiful juxtaposition that exemplifies the Japanese aesthetic principle of balancing contrasts. This dish is not just a functional item, but a work of art that can enhance the visual appeal of any table setting.