Yaemon-saku, Set of 5 Octagonal Plates, Hand-painted Side Dishes, Square Plates, Celebration Plates ▷ Simple design enhances side dishes. ◎ Please check the size in the images. ▷ Unused, stored item. ▷ The pine needle pattern (matsubagara) in ceramics is one of Japan's traditional auspicious patterns, primarily symbolizing longevity, marital harmony, and strong vitality. The main meanings are as follows: ▷ Longevity and Vitality: Pine trees are evergreen and retain their green color even in the winter cold. Due to their strong vitality and long lifespan, they have been considered symbols of longevity, first in ancient China and then in Japan. ▷ Marital Harmony and Eternal Love: Pine needles usually grow in pairs, connected at the base, and do not separate even when they fall. This symbolizes the strong bond of a couple, eternal love, and unbroken ties, meaning "to be together even in the afterlife." ▷ The number "8" is considered auspicious, representing expansion and prosperity. - Shape: Octagonal - Design: Pine needle decoration