{"product_id":"tb458-ceramic-plates-set-by-homyoji-temple-法妙寺","title":"TB458 - Ceramic Plates set by Hōmyōji Temple 法妙寺","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage item, never used. A charming Japanese set of five small ceramic plates, known as Meimeizara (銘々皿), originating from Osaka, Japan, and associated with Hōmyōji Temple (法妙寺).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach square plate features delicate blue-and-white illustrations depicting traditional Japanese temple architecture and historic buildings. The plates are decorated in a classic Sometsuke (染付) style, using cobalt-blue designs against a soft white glazed surface. Their gently rounded corners, slightly raised edges, and fine blue borders give the set an elegant yet understated appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese culture, Meimeizara are small individual serving plates traditionally used for presenting wagashi (Japanese sweets), particularly during tea gatherings. They may also be used for small snacks or simply displayed as decorative ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set comes with its original wooden storage box (木箱), featuring handwritten Japanese calligraphy and the inscription 法妙寺特製 (specially made for Hōmyōji Temple).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely example of Japanese commemorative ceramics, combining traditional craftsmanship, local cultural heritage, and the refined aesthetics of Japanese tea culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 13 x 13 x 1.5cm (each)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58954078585163,"sku":"TB458","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_032ac1ad-4b81-4305-9009-2862518f9791.jpg?v=1792676237","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/tb458-ceramic-plates-set-by-homyoji-temple-%e6%b3%95%e5%a6%99%e5%af%ba","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}