Mino Ware, Nashiji White Plate, 83x26mm
83 x 26mm: a small white plate with a fine pear-skin texture, simple enough to buy by the stack.
Pre-order: arriving in the UK in late October 2026
This Mino ware plate is 83mm across and 26mm high, with a white nashiji finish: a fine, speckled texture named after the skin of the Japanese pear. It is a small, slightly deep plate, and the textured white gives it more character than a plain one.
Why Chefs Choose This
- White with texture: cleaner than a coloured glaze, livelier than smooth porcelain
- Easy to stock: a low price for a full set of individual plates
- A little depth: 26mm keeps sauces and dressings in place
- Pairs with brown: matches the light brown nashiji plate in size
How to Use
- Individual sauces: soy, ponzu or sesame dressing per guest
- Sides: a spoonful of hijiki, potato salad or pickles
- Sweets: mochi, a biscuit or fruit
- Mise en place: small portions of garnish ready for the pass
Nashiji (梨地) means pear-skin ground. The name comes from the fine, speckled surface of the Japanese nashi pear, and it is used across Japanese crafts, from lacquer to ceramics, for finishes with a soft, grainy texture. Mino ware comes from Gifu Prefecture, Japan's largest ceramic tableware region.
Why choose a textured white plate?
A smooth white plate can look clinical. A nashiji texture adds a soft, speckled surface that catches the light, so the plate still reads as white and clean but feels more crafted. At 83 x 26mm it is an individual plate for sauces, sides and sweets.
Product Details
| Dimensions | 83mm diameter x 26mm high |
| Type | Small plate |
| Glaze and Finish | Nashiji (pear-skin) finish, white |
| Material | Ceramic, Mino ware (美濃焼) |
| Origin | Mino, Gifu Prefecture, Japan |
| Capacity | To follow |
| Weight | 68g |
| Care | To follow |
| Best Used For | Individual sauces, sides, sweets |
Can I mix it with the light brown version?
Yes. Both nashiji plates are 83 x 26mm, so they sit together as a two-tone set.
Is it dishwasher and microwave safe?
We are waiting on the maker's care guidance and will add it here before the stock lands, so we are not going to guess. Until it arrives, hand washing in warm soapy water with a soft sponge is the safe choice for glazed Japanese tableware. Let it dry fully before stacking or putting it away.
When will my pre-order arrive?
This plate is on a container due in the UK in late October 2026. Order now to reserve one, and we will send it out once the stock has landed and been checked in. If the arrival date moves, we will let you know.
SKU : T5026