Japanese Tokusa rectangular dish with high sides

A white dish with high sides, circled with blue stripes.

Its raised sides are decorated with vertical indigo blue stripes. This pattern, tokusa, is inspired by the straight, segmented stems of horsetail, an emblematic plant of Japanese gardens: it is a classic decoration of Japanese tableware.

The inside stays white and smooth, and a fine brown line edges the rim. At 20.9 cm long, 12 cm wide and 3 cm high, its high sides hold sauces and cooking juices.

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

For grilled fish, vegetables or a gratin. Made in Japan.

Highlights

• Tokusa pattern: stripes inspired by horsetail stems.
• High sides: they hold sauces and juices.
• Practical size: 20.9 x 12 cm, for one portion or a side dish.
• Classic decoration: indigo blue on a white background.
• Mino ceramics: a major centre of Japanese ceramics.

Product information

• Type: rectangular dish
• Material: ceramic
• Origin: made in Japan (Toki-Tajimi region, Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino ceramics)
• Dimensions: L20.9 x W12 x H3 cm
• Shape: rectangular, high sides
• Colours: indigo blue and white, brown rim line
• Pattern: tokusa (vertical stripes)
• Finish: glazed
• Presentation: sold individually
• Style: traditional Japanese

How to use

A grilled mackerel with a little grated daikon, roasted vegetables or a small gratin: the high sides keep everything in the dish.

As for care, hand washing is recommended; the dishwasher is not advised. It is microwave safe.

Frequently asked questions

What does tokusa mean?

Tokusa is horsetail, a plant with straight, segmented stems: the stripes of the decoration echo its lines.

Is the dish microwave safe?

Yes, it is microwave safe.