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Mitsukumo Small Plate
JPY 1,650 (incl. tax)
Like clouds changing shape in the wind, or a full moon partly hidden behind them, the Mitsukumo small plate has no fixed front. Enjoy it in whichever orientation you prefer.
Shallow and flat, this small plate is ideal for foods with little liquid, such as Japanese sweets, pickles, and dressed vegetables.
Size: W98 × D93 × H10 mm
Material Porcelain
Made in Japan
Use and care
Keep out of the microwave.
Wash by hand.
Do not use in the oven.
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Little clouds on the table: the delightful Mitsukumo small plate
Soft forms like clouds floating in the sky, and colors that recall the sky's vivid changes from morning through evening.
Introducing Mitsukumo from Teshio, POTPURRI's small-plate brand.
What exactly is a mamezara?
Mamezara are small plates around 9 cm in diameter that fit in the palm of your hand. One theory traces them to teshio-zara, dishes of salt used to purify the meal setting. Their convenience has made them popular for many uses, including small side dishes, condiments, and sweets with tea.
Ways to enjoy Teshio Mitsukumo
Mitsukumo has gentle irregularities inspired by clouds changing shape in the wind, giving the table a distinctive rhythm. We deliberately use a flowing glaze so every piece develops different shading. Enjoy its lively surface, like the colors and shadows of clouds.
A flat form that highlights the food
The key to arranging food beautifully on a small dish is to build a little height at the center. Mitsukumo is made as flat as possible to present small portions attractively.
Simply place food on the plate to highlight its shape, creating a small serving with a strong presence.
How Mitsukumo is made
First, we carve a lump of clay by hand to create a model for exploring the size and shape.
Once we decide on the direction of the shape, we make prototypes to explore the relationship between clay and glaze and determine the production method.
For Mitsukumo, we experimented with slab building, using flat slices of clay. We tested three clays and several glazes, also varying the surface to see how the glaze would pool.
Once the shape and glaze combination are decided, production begins.
We make a plaster mold from the original model and pour in liquid clay. After allowing it to set, we remove the plate, dry it, carefully smooth rough areas with sandpaper, glaze it, and fire it.
We repeat this process, checking the results after firing.
About Teshio, POTPURRI's small-plate brand
Named after the teshio-zara, considered one possible origin of small Japanese plates, Teshio is a brand that puts heartfelt care into these little dishes.
Long ago, as part of beliefs associated with salt, a small dish of salt was placed in the corner of a dining tray to purify the meal setting. This little dish, which fits in the palm of a hand, is called a teshio-zara.
Over time, these small plates became pieces for enjoying food. Their presence adds character to the table.
We fire each piece in our Tokyo workshop and send it out with the hope that its owner will cherish it and enjoy using it for years.
Mitsukumo — Three Clouds
Like clouds changing shape in the wind, or a full moon partly hidden behind them, the Mitsukumo small plate has no fixed front. Enjoy it in whichever orientation you prefer.
The glaze catches the light with a sparkle, bringing an elegant touch to the table.
Alongside versatile natural white and light blue, there are bright yellow for special occasions and a subdued blue. Mixing the colors is part of the pleasure, making them lovely gifts.
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