重ね皿、徳川家の金彩家紋入り Diameter: 12cm Gold is used on the family crest and the rim of the plate, giving it an elegant appearance. Two Tokugawa family crests are depicted in the center, adding to its charm. Our family is said to have descended from a line of jitō (local land stewards) who were once in charge of the Toyooka area during the Muromachi period. Although most of the land was lost due to the postwar land reforms, items believed to have been connected to the Tokugawa family remain in the house, and this item is said to be one of them. Today, plates and other crafts featuring the "Mitsuba Aoi" (three-leaf hollyhock) crest can be found in crafts and art, but this is a very valuable item. The use of gold in the Mitsuba Aoi crest is considered particularly rare. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned, as this item has been stored at home. My grandfather owned it, but he is letting it go as part of his end-of-life preparations. Recommended as a plate for high-class Japanese restaurants, Japanese cuisine restaurants, and traditional Japanese restaurants.