Fish Shaped Dinner Plate

Brighten your meals with this eye-catching dinner plate, playfully shaped like a fish and decorated with a colorful fish design. The three colorways echo Kutani ware’s signature gosai: green, yellow, purple, navy blue, and red. This delightfully colorful piece brings joy to the table, perfect for uplifting everyday meals or hosting lively gatherings.

With a width of 26 cm (10.2 in), this plate is ideal for main dishes such as grilled meats or fish, stir-fry, or sushi. The simple yet endearing design makes it a great fit for both Japanese and Western-style meals. Each plate comes in a custom gift box, making it a wonderful choice for birthdays or weddings.

Kutani ware is a traditional Japanese porcelain from the Kaga region in Ishikawa Prefecture, with a history spanning over 350 years. Known for its vibrant overglaze enamel designs and use of five signature colors, known as Kutani gosai—navy blue, red, purple, green, and yellow pigments. This timeless craft has continuously evolved through generations of artisans who balance innovation with a deep respect for tradition. 

Kutani ware exhibits a diverse range of distinctive styles, shaped by evolving artistic tastes over the centuries. Styles such as ko-Kutani, with its bold colors, geometric patterns, and painterly detail, and akae-saibyo, marked by ultra-fine red lines. Many pieces feature traditional Japanese motifs, such as kacho (flowers and birds) and sansui (landscapes), offering a timeless glimpse into the beauty of nature and the seasons.