0205　Japan "plate"　皿

Japanese lacquerware plates have been deeply intertwined with Japanese culture from the Jomon period to the present day. Lacquerware is made by applying lacquer to wood, paper, and other materials, resulting in excellent heat resistance and durability.

Lacquerware plates have played an important role not only as practical items used in daily life, but also as decorative objects.Due to their beauty and durability, lacquerware plates were popular among nobles and samurai, and were sometimes used in important occasions such as ceremonies and funerals.

Lacquerware plates are recognized as a part of traditional Japanese craftsmanship, thanks to their historical background and technological innovations. Their exquisite craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibility are highly valued internationally, and techniques such as maki-e (gold lacquer) have spread from Japan to the rest of the world.