The plate is unused, according to the seller, and I bought it out of nostalgia and used it once. The soup cup is the other pattern, and I haven't used this one much, just kept it stored away. There were two patterns, so I'm offering them for sale to someone who can use them as intended. Safe and reliable, made in Japan. High-quality ceramic. It seems they were featured in the magazine "Couyon" before... I bought the soup cups at Crayon House. Now, most things seem to have switched to plastic... To let my child experience that things break if dropped, thrown, or handled roughly, I deliberately used ceramic instead of plastic in my home. I also considered the impact on their body and chose high-quality items. The plate is a heavy, substantial ceramic. I will send it via express delivery. Thank you.