Indent Saucer / Auspicious Design

The Artisan Patterned Saucer — A Canvas of Heritage

A breathtaking celebration of traditional hand-painting, this premium porcelain saucer is designed to be both a standalone masterpiece and the perfect counterpart to our mirror-finish cups. Every fraction of the surface is adorned with incredibly intricate traditional motifs, meticulously applied one fine brushstroke at a time by our master craftspeople. When paired with the black mirror cup, this vibrant artwork reflects upward, creating an enchanting visual illusion. Richly detailed and finished with elegant gold accents, this saucer brings the timeless beauty of Japanese craftsmanship directly to your tabletop, serving beautifully as a saucer, a small plate, or a striking display piece.

Note: Due to the meticulous nature of handmade artistry, each individual saucer features its own unique character and subtle variations.

Width：12.5cm
Depth：12.5cm
Height：2cm
Weight：124g

Clay

KIZAWA

KYO WARE & KIYOMIZU WARE

About 1,200 years ago / 800s / Heian Period (794–1185)

Kyoto ceramics reach back to kilns operating before and during the Heian period, then expanded with tea culture in the Muromachi and Momoyama eras. In the seventeenth century, Nonomura Ninsei perfected brilliant overglaze decoration, followed by innovators such as Ogata Kenzan, Okuda Eisen and Aoki Mokubei, whose diverse approaches shaped today’s Kyo and Kiyomizu ware.

In Japan, these ceramics are famous precisely because there is no single fixed style. Tea bowls, kaiseki dishes and everyday tableware may use overglaze painting, blue-and-white decoration, gold, sancai-inspired color and many other techniques. The craft sits at the heart of Kyoto’s culture of pairing vessels with cuisine and tea.

The surprising point is that Kyoto was never defined by a single major clay deposit. Potters drew on materials such as Amakusa porcelain stone, techniques arriving from other regions, and the tastes of artists and patrons gathered in the capital. Freedom from one local material helped make Kyoto ceramics unusually hybrid and stylistically diverse.

Individual Differences

As each piece is individually handcrafted, slight variations in color, pattern, shape, and texture may occur. These subtle differences are a natural characteristic of handcrafted works, making each piece truly unique. We hope you will enjoy these individual variations as part of the beauty and character of Japanese craftsmanship.

Production Time

If an item is not currently in stock, it may be made to order by the artisan. As each piece is carefully handcrafted, production may take several months depending on the item and the artisan's schedule. We appreciate your patience and understanding.