This is a Bizen mamezara (small dish) purchased at an antique market. This particular piece is quite rare. I'm parting with the only one I own. According to the shop owner, it's from around the Meiji era. I hope someone will take good care of this rare piece. Size: Width: Approximately 10 cm (including handle) Depth: Approximately 6 cm Height: Approximately 2 cm (including handle) Bizen-yaki mamezara and senbei-zara (cracker dishes) were often produced from the late Edo period to the Meiji era. They are characterized by delicate patterns created by molded pressing and a thin, tightly fired, crisp texture. Features: Commonly known as "Senbei-zara" "Senbei-zara" is a common name, and it's called that because the thin and hard texture unique to Bizen-yaki resembles hard senbei (rice crackers). Molded pressing and diverse patterns From the late Edo period onwards, many molded items were produced, featuring diverse and delicate designs such as cranes, bamboo grass, maple leaves and deer, turtle shapes, and rabbit motifs, all based on auspicious themes. Versatile uses Taking advantage of their small size (many are around 9cm), they are popular for everyday use, not only as mamezara for soy sauce and condiments, but also as chopstick rests and dishes for nuts and chocolates. The charm of one-of-a-kind pieces Bizen-yaki, which is fired in a wood-fired kiln without using glaze, displays a unique appearance with each piece due to kiln variations such as "goma" (sesame), "sangiri" (ash-covered), "botamochi" (rice cake), and "hidadaki" (red streaks), allowing you to enjoy a design that is truly one of a kind.