Japanese speckled brown dish with a turquoise heart

A small dish with mineral shades.

Its brown glaze is speckled with ochre and gold. In the centre lies a bright turquoise heart, like a puddle of water in the hollow of a rock.

Its slightly irregular shape gives it a natural character.

It comes from the Toki-Tajimi region, Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino ceramics.

For sauces, wasabi, condiments, pickles or small treats. Made in Japan.

Highlights

• Turquoise heart: a touch of bright colour.
• Speckled glaze: brown, ochre and gold, very mineral.
• Irregular shape: a natural character.
• Small size: for a sauce or a condiment.
• Easy care: dishwasher and microwave safe.

Product information

• Type: small dish
• Material: ceramic
• Origin: made in Japan (Toki-Tajimi region, Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino ceramics)
• Dimensions: Ø 8.3 cm, height 3 cm
• Shape: round, slightly irregular
• Colour: brown speckled with ochre and gold, turquoise heart
• Finish: glazed
• Presentation: sold individually
• Style: Japanese

How to use

Serve wasabi and ginger in it next to sushi, or a little salt and sesame for tempura.

As for care, it is dishwasher and microwave safe.

Frequently asked questions

Is each dish identical?

The speckles and the turquoise heart vary slightly from one dish to another.