Japanese Whale and waves dish

A small dish with a marine design.

A whale swims among indigo blue waves. In Japanese fishing villages, the whale, kujira, was revered as a form of Ebisu, god of fishing and prosperity.

Its design brings a poetic touch to the table and matches the Whale and waves range.

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

For soy sauce, wasabi, condiments or small treats. Made in Japan.

Highlights

• Marine design: a whale among indigo blue waves.
• Japanese symbol: the whale, associated with Ebisu, god of prosperity.
• Small size: 10 cm, for a sauce or a condiment.
• Whale and waves range: to match the bowls and plates.
• Easy care: dishwasher and microwave safe.

Product information

• Type: small dish
• Material: porcelain
• Origin: made in Japan (Toki-Tajimi region, Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino ceramics)
• Dimensions: Ø 10 cm, height 2 cm
• Design: whale and waves
• Colour: white, indigo blue
• Finish: glazed
• Presentation: sold individually
• Style: Japanese

How to use

Place one next to each plate for soy sauce, or serve wasabi and ginger in it with sushi.

As for care, it is dishwasher and microwave safe.

Frequently asked questions

What does the whale symbolise in Japan?

In fishing villages, the whale, kujira, was revered as a form of Ebisu, god of fishing and prosperity.