Antique Japanese Ceramic Small Plate Kozara Pottery Celadon Ho-Oh Green Y262 yakimono Kanji on the lid front:

Kanji on the lid front: Flower vase

２white cranes design on the plate

It is a statue of a lion-like creature that usually guards the entrance of a Japanese shrine

this katagami stencil with silk mesh backing is decorated with flocks of flying birds and leafy trees

Inside: 12 x 22

Antique Japanese Ceramic Small Plate Kozara Pottery Celadon Ho-Oh Green Y262 yakimono Kanji on the lid front:Antique 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.