Hasami ware blue and white small plates, known as mamezara in Japanese, are traditional porcelain dishes produced in Hasami, Nagasaki. These small plates are widely used for soy sauce, condiments, desserts, and seasonal appetizers in Japanese dining culture, and are appreciated for their delicate craftsmanship and timeless cobalt blue designs.
What is Hasami Ware?
Hasami ware is a type of Japanese porcelain originating from Hasami town in Nagasaki Prefecture. With a history dating back over 400 years, Hasami ceramics are known for their durability, functional beauty, and refined blue and white (sometsuke) patterns that blend traditional artistry with modern usability.
How Are Blue & White Small Plates Used?
These small plates are commonly used as sauce dishes for soy sauce, dipping sauces, pickles, and sweets. They are also perfect for serving appetizers, snacks, and desserts, or as decorative accent plates in modern table settings. Their compact size makes them ideal for everyday use as well as special occasions.
Explore Each Design in This Collection
Our curated selection features a variety of classic Japanese motifs and forms, including landscape illustrations, floral patterns, symbolic crests, scalloped rims, and traditional mamezara shapes. Each piece offers a unique expression of Japanese ceramic artistry while maintaining the signature elegance of Hasami ware.
• Hyakusan Zu Landscape Footed Dish – Hasami Ware
• Plum Blossom Motif Small Plate – Hasami Ware
• Medallion Motif Small Plate – Hasami Ware (4.4")
• Floral & Bird Motif Small Dish – Hasami Ware
• Scalloped Rim Plate – Hasami Ware Blue & White
• Scalloped Mamezara Small Plate – Hasami Ware
• Octopus Arabesque Sauce Dish – Hasami Ware
• Flower & Rabbit Crest Mini Bowl – Hasami Ware
Whether used for daily meals or as collectible pieces, Hasami ware blue and white small plates bring a refined and authentic touch of Japanese dining culture to your table.
