Japanese Porcelain Small Plate Mamezara Side Dish Sometsuke Blue Yajirobei Y434 temari The lid is cut out

The lid is cut out in the shape of a Momiji leaf

Japanese metal ornament for display

and the headpiece at the very top uses deep red cloth and orange string

This is an antique Japanese art book of small paintings

Japanese Porcelain Small Plate Mamezara Side Dish Sometsuke Blue Yajirobei Y434 temari The lid is cut outVintage Japanese Porcelain Small Plate, Mamezara This is a vintage Japanese tiny porcelain plate. Mostly white, this plate features a fun yajirobei (Japanese balancing toy) design. Each toy wears a traditional happi jacket and hat in blue and gray. Mamezara are tiny plates in a Japanese tableware set that typically hold dipping sauces such as soy sauce, garnishes, and other condiments. It is also the perfect size for holding small jewelry. White,