{"product_id":"arita-pine-bamboo-plum-oval-serving-plate","title":"Arita Sometsuke Oval Platter — Shōchikubai (Pine · Bamboo · Plum)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-painted Arita-yaki \/ Hasami-yaki oval platter in classic underglaze cobalt blue on luminous white porcelain. The chrysanthemum-fluted (\u003cem\u003ekiku-gata\u003c\/em\u003e) scalloped rim cradles a hand-brushed pine–bamboo–plum (\u003cem\u003eshōchikubai\u003c\/em\u003e) border — the “Three Friends of Winter” — while a clean white oval reserve in the centre frames whatever you serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe motif — Three Friends of Winter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePine, bamboo, and plum together form 松竹梅 (shōchikubai) — a centuries-old East Asian visual shorthand for steadfastness (pine, evergreen through cold), resilience (bamboo, bending but unbroken), and renewal (plum, the first blossom before spring thaw). The triad appears on Arita porcelain from the 17th century onward and remains a quietly auspicious motif for the New Year, weddings, anniversaries, and housewarming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt the table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSashimi or nigiri sushi for two\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTempura, gyoza, or yakitori sharing plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppetizer or charcuterie spread — the white reserve frames cheeses, charcuterie, fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDessert plating — wagashi, fresh fruit, individual cakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-dish presentation in a Japandi or minimalist tablescape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraft notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach plate is brushed by hand under glaze, so brush weight, line softness, and cobalt depth vary slightly from piece to piece. The kiku-fluted rim is formed by hand-press moulding before firing, giving each lobe a subtly different highlight under light. Small kiln pinholes and a faint underglaze stamp on the foot are normal authentic markers of Arita \/ Hasami porcelain — not flaws.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487585419494,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7630607663_nozb.jpg?v=1774622231","url":"https:\/\/zen-kiln.com\/en-au\/products\/arita-pine-bamboo-plum-oval-serving-plate","provider":"ZenKiln","version":"1.0","type":"link"}