Small Japanese Mamezara Dishes, Blue and Brown – Set of 8

Eight small dishes decorated with blue and rust brown flowers and scrolls.

Each dish carries a blue and rust brown decoration on a white background: stylised flowers, rosette petals, scrolls or fan-shaped half-flowers. A brown line outlines each rim.

In Japan, these small dishes are called mamezara, literally “bean plates”. They are part of every meal and hold sauces, condiments and small portions.

At 9 cm in diameter and 2 cm high, they suit soy sauce, wasabi, pickles, a bite-sized snack or a small dessert.

Together on the table, they make a varied yet harmonious set, ideal for an aperitif or a shared meal.

Highlights

• Mamezara: the small Japanese “bean plates”.
• Varied decorations: flowers, rosettes, scrolls.
• Blue and rust brown: a warm combination.
• Set of 8: to serve the whole table.
• Porcelain: for everyday use, made in Japan.

Product information

• Type: small Japanese dishes (mamezara)
• Contents: 8 dishes
• Material: porcelain
• Origin: Japan (Toki-Tajimi area, Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino ware)
• Dimensions: Ø 9 cm, height 2 cm
• Colours: white, blue, rust brown
• Patterns: flowers, rosettes, scrolls
• Finish: glazed
• Care: dishwasher and microwave safe
• Style: traditional Japanese

How to use

Place one next to each plate for soy sauce. For an aperitif, serve a different topping in each dish.

Frequently asked questions

What is a mamezara?

It is a small Japanese dish, literally a “bean plate”, used for sauces and condiments.

How many dishes does the set contain?

Eight dishes, 9 cm in diameter.

Are these dishes dishwasher and microwave safe?

Yes. Being porcelain, they can go in the dishwasher and the microwave.