This unique fan-shaped blue and white sauce plate features anthropomorphic animals from the famous caricature scroll “Choju-Giga,” painted between the mid-12th and mid-13th centuries which is designated as a national treasure.

Next to the anmials, Kozan-ji,the name of a World Heritage temple in Kyoto that owns this scroll is written in Japanese.

The plates are available in different patterns, so you can have them all together for a more enjoyable table setting.

Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small food. Or you may put a small portion of food or relishes in, place it on a larger plate or into a bento box for more stylish and sophisticated food presentation.