Japanese Ceramic Octagonal Side Dish Bowl Vtg White Blue Plate Yakimono PY483 Chayama Kanji letters mean the trade

Kanji letters mean the trade name

Purple flower design on the kimono

the Japanese used Ise Katagami for dying fabrics called Katazome

representing good luck and a successful business

Shigaraki yaki

Japanese Ceramic Octagonal Side Dish Bowl Vtg White Blue Plate Yakimono PY483 Chayama Kanji letters mean the tradeVtg Japanese Ceramic Side Dish Plate This is a vintage Japanese ceramic side dish bowl or plate. This white and blue plate has an elegant octagonal shape. It is decorated with blue resinous tree leaves on the inside and with blue round symbols on the outside. This recipient has the perfect size for putting on small food, sweets, or even ice cream. Traditionally Japanese meals consist of a bowl of rice accompanied with several side dishes called Okazu.