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Top view of a decorative sauce dish featuring a blue and red hexagonal pattern against a white background.
Hand holding a decorative sauce dish with a blue and red hexagonal design, surrounded by greenery on a light surface.
Side view of a decorative sauce dish displaying its elegant shape and intricate blue and red hexagonal pattern.
Low-angle view of a decorative sauce dish highlighting its detailed hexagonal design and unique shape.
Close-up of the interior of a decorative sauce dish, showcasing the vibrant blue and red hexagonal pattern.
Bottom view of a decorative sauce dish featuring a small maker's mark on its smooth white surface.
Top view of a decorative sauce dish featuring a blue and red hexagonal pattern against a white background.
Hand holding a decorative sauce dish with a blue and red hexagonal design, surrounded by greenery on a light surface.
Side view of a decorative sauce dish displaying its elegant shape and intricate blue and red hexagonal pattern.
Low-angle view of a decorative sauce dish highlighting its detailed hexagonal design and unique shape.
Close-up of the interior of a decorative sauce dish, showcasing the vibrant blue and red hexagonal pattern.
Bottom view of a decorative sauce dish featuring a small maker's mark on its smooth white surface.

Geometric Tortoise Shell Mini Sauce Dish

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The Geometric Tortoise Shell Mini Sauce Dish is decorated with a traditional tortoise-shell pattern, a hexagonal design modeled on the segments of a tortoise's back. In Japan, the tortoise is a symbol of long life, and the pattern has been used for centuries as a sign of good fortune. Here, the hexagons cover the whole surface of a small dish in a traditional Japanese lobed oval shape.

Painted by hand on white Arita ware porcelain, broad bands of deep blue link the hexagons, with darker dots where the bands meet. Inside each white hexagon, a smaller hexagon is outlined in thin red line, and a blue line follows the edge of the rim. The blue is painted beneath the glossy glaze, where it shifts slightly in tone from stroke to stroke, and the red is added on top in overglaze enamel.

Sized for soy sauce, condiments, or small bites, this Japanese sauce dish works as a soy sauce plate for sushi or sashimi at everyday meals and special gatherings. It pairs easily with other blue-and-white Japanese dishware. The dish comes from Keizan Kiln, a family kiln in Arita, Saga Prefecture, now run by the third generation.

Explore our Sauce Dishes collection to add more color and variety to your table.

Dimension

3.7" W × 2.4" D × 0.8" H (9.5 cm W × 6.3 cm D × 2.1 cm H)

Weight

1.8 oz (50 g)

Material

Porcelain

Craft Type

Arita Ware

Brand

Keizan Kiln

Arita Ware

Arita ware, Japan’s first porcelain, originated in the early 17th century in the town of Arita, Saga Prefecture. Using pure porcelain stone sourced from the mountains of Amakusa, artisans created brilliantly white ceramics that quickly became celebrated for their beauty and strength. During the Edo period, Arita grew into a major center of porcelain production, with its works exported to Europe through the port of Imari, where they captivated collectors and royal courts alike. Today, Arita ware continues to embody the harmony of artistry and function, bringing timeless elegance to modern dining around the world.

Sauce Dish

Tiny plates are useful in a number of ways. They're handy dishes for holding condiments, dry seasonings like salt and pepper, soy sauce for sashimi, small delicacies, or pickles. Mini plates are also quite popular to collect thanks to their compact size, variety of designs, and visual impact on the dining table.

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Returns
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Founded in 1957 by potter Ryuichi and his wife Eiko, Keizan Kiln sits near the Sarugawa valley in Arita, a region with more than 400 years of porcelain history. Now run by the third generation, the family continues to create tableware rooted in warmth and sincerity. Each hand-painted piece carries a gentle sense of care, crafted to bring ease and comfort to daily life while keeping Arita’s long tradition alive for the future.

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FAQ

Are the small dents, pinholes, or texture marks on this ceramic piece a defect?

No. These marks are normal characteristics of handcrafted Japanese ceramics, formed during shaping, glazing, or firing in small kilns. Subtle dents, tiny pinholes, and slight texture variations are part of the artisan process — not defects. If you see clear cracks, chips, or peeling glaze, please email support@jocgoods.com with photos.

Are the small black or dark specks in the glaze safe?

Yes, the dark specks are safe. They are natural iron minerals in the clay that react during high-temperature firing, leaving small marks under the glaze. They do not affect food safety, durability, or performance, and are part of the organic character of handmade Japanese pottery.

Do your ceramic dishes contain lead or cadmium?

Some glazed ceramic pieces may contain trace amounts of lead or cadmium sealed beneath the glaze, at levels safe for food use. Japanese ceramic tableware is regulated under the Food Sanitation Act, which sets leaching limits for lead and cadmium in glazed tableware. Testing standards differ by country, so we cannot guarantee compliance with every regional regulation.

Why does each handcrafted bowl or plate look slightly different from the photo?

Each piece is shaped, glazed, and fired by hand in small artisan kilns across Japan, so subtle differences in color, glaze pattern, weight, and even rim shape are expected. No two pieces are identical. This natural variation is what makes each item one of a kind, not a quality flaw.

Even if a ceramic piece is dishwasher safe, should I still hand-wash it?

Dishwasher-safe pieces can go in the dishwasher, and doing so will not damage the glaze. That said, ceramic (earthenware) is more prone to chipping than porcelain, and pieces can knock against the rack or other dishes while loading and unloading — which is the most common cause of small chips. For longevity, hand-washing with warm water and a soft sponge is gentler.

Can I add a gift message to my order?

Yes. You may add a personalized gift message of up to 250 characters at checkout — it is printed on a card and included inside the package. Prices and order details are never shown on the card or anywhere in the shipment, so the recipient sees only your message and the gift itself.

Will my order be wrapped as a gift?

Yes. Every JOC Goods order is wrapped in a traditional Japanese furoshiki cloth before shipping at no extra charge — both gifts and personal orders. If your order includes many or large items, the furoshiki may be packed inside the box rather than wrapped around them. Prices are never included in any shipment.
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