• Arita pine bamboo plum oval serving plate in blue and white porcelain
  • Top view of Arita oval platter with pine bamboo plum motif
  • Angled view of blue and white oval serving plate in Arita ware
  • Side profile of oval serving plate with gently raised rim
  • Back view of Arita oval porcelain platter
  • Underside of Arita porcelain serving plate showing base
  • Front view of Arita blue and white serving plate on white background
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Arita Sometsuke Oval Platter — Shōchikubai (Pine · Bamboo · Plum)

$50.00 USD $40.00 USD
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  • Porcelain
  • Made in Japan

A hand-painted Arita-yaki / Hasami-yaki oval platter in classic underglaze cobalt blue on luminous white porcelain. The chrysanthemum-fluted (kiku-gata) scalloped rim cradles a hand-brushed pine–bamboo–plum (shōchikubai) border — the “Three Friends of Winter” — while a clean white oval reserve in the centre frames whatever you serve.

The motif — Three Friends of Winter

Pine, 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.

At the table

  • Sashimi or nigiri sushi for two
  • Tempura, gyoza, or yakitori sharing plate
  • Appetizer or charcuterie spread — the white reserve frames cheeses, charcuterie, fruit
  • Dessert plating — wagashi, fresh fruit, individual cakes
  • Side-dish presentation in a Japandi or minimalist tablescape

Craft notes

Each 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.

Details & dimensions

Form: Oval scalloped (kiku-gata) plate · central white reserve
Material: Porcelain (磁器), Arita-yaki + Hasami-yaki lineage
Decoration: Underglaze cobalt blue (sometsuke 染付), hand-painted
Motif: Shōchikubai 松竹梅 — Pine, Bamboo, Plum
Long axis: ~24 cm (9.4″)
Short axis: ~16 cm (6.3″)
Rim height: ~3 cm (1.2″)
Foot mark: single-character blue underglaze workshop stamp + 美術有田焼 gold cooperative sticker

Shipping, duties & delivery

Ships from Japan.

Orders are typically dispatched within 1–3 business days after payment is confirmed.

Estimated delivery times vary by destination and may be affected by customs clearance, public holidays, and local carrier conditions.

Buyers are responsible for any customs duties, VAT, and import taxes that may apply in the destination country.

Packaging & gifting

Branded keshōbako (化粧箱) presentation box from the kiln — gift-ready as shipped.

Fragile items are additionally packed with protective wrapping and cushioning materials for international delivery.

Care instructions

Hand wash with mild detergent and a soft sponge — avoid abrasive scrubbers.
Dry thoroughly before stacking (rim lobes can catch in stacked storage).
Microwave / dishwasher: not supplier-certified — treat as hand-wash only.
No sudden temperature changes (don't transfer from fridge to oven directly).

Returns / damage support

Because many of our items are handmade, fragile, and shipped internationally from Japan, we do not accept returns or exchanges for change of mind, incorrect size expectations, or personal preference unless otherwise stated on the product page.

If your item arrives damaged, defective, or significantly different from the description, please contact us within 7 days of delivery with clear photos of the item and packaging.

Cancellations are accepted within 12 hours of purchase.

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