Antique Plate: Ko-Imari Yang-kak Sansui Design, Square Plate, Sometsuke Sumi-kiri Plate This is a plate with a serene sometsuke (blue and white) landscape painted on soft white porcelain. The stunning white porcelain is captivating, and the edges feature subtle yang-kak (relief carving), allowing you to enjoy a deep and changing landscape depending on how the light hits it. This item is from the Edo period. Despite being a square plate, its soft sumi-kiri (cut corner) shape prevents it from appearing too rigid on the dining table, allowing it to blend in naturally. It possesses the beauty of negative space characteristic of Ko-Imari ware, and it enhances any dish simply by being used to serve it. It's perfect for grilled fish, simmered dishes, and Japanese sweets, as well as Western items like cheese and baked goods, making it a versatile piece for everyday use. As an antique item, it has the unique character of old pottery, such as unevenness in the glaze and slight variations in the painting. There are no major chips or cracks, making it suitable for practical use. For those who feel that antiques are "difficult to approach," this is a plate that we encourage you to use without hesitation on your everyday dining table. Size: 15.5cm wide, 15cm long This is a piece that has passed through time. While it does not have the uniformity of a new item, we recommend it to those who can appreciate its flavor as a vessel that has accumulated a long history. In good condition. An Edo period plate.