Antique Japanese Ceramic Small Plate Kozara Pottery Celadon Ho-Oh Green Y260 chokin bako The design of a lion

The design of a lion with its mouth closed

38 cm long x 27 cm wide x 3

tatami: 16 cm wide x 2

Approx: 38 cm long x 9 cm wide x 29

Arare pattern

Antique Japanese Ceramic Small Plate Kozara Pottery Celadon Ho-Oh Green Y260 chokin bako The design of a lionAntique Japanese Ceramic Small Plate This is an antique Japanese ceramic pottery plate. This rectangular small sized plate, also called sara or kozara, was made by hand and has a beautiful celadon green glaze with a subtle image of Ho oh, a legendary bird motif often used in Buddhist art and architecture. The glaze has a smooth texture throughout. This item is perfect for small side dishes, condiments, dipping sauces, or holding small jewelry or keys.