• Type: 銘々皿 (Meimei-zara) — Small, individual-serving dessert or side plates, traditionally used to serve sweets during tea ceremonies or light refreshments. They typically come in sets of five inside the box.• Artistry: The plates are made of wood or composite coated in a rich, deep reddish-brown Urushi lacquer. The center is decorated with a beautiful gold-leaf fan silhouette (sensu) featuring hand-painted autumn grasses and wildflowers.• The Box (Tomobako): In Japan, the wooden box is just as important as the pottery or lacquerware itself.• The center calligraphy reads 「銘々皿」 (Meimei-zara / Small Plates).• The vertical text on the right notes the occasion or style, while the signature and red stamp on the bottom left identify the lacquer workshop or master artisan.item will be shipped with insurance to cover full purchase price
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