Thank you for viewing. This is a set of 5 tasteful Japanese plates featuring the traditional "Shippo Tsugi" (interlocking circles) and "Ume" (plum blossom) patterns. The beautiful shades of indigo will brighten up your dining table. These plates are perfect as side dishes, for serving sashimi, or as plates for Japanese sweets. "Shippo Tsugi" is a traditional Japanese pattern in which circles of the same size are overlapped by a quarter each, and connected endlessly up, down, left, and right. 1. Symbol of "harmony" and "connections" The circles are linked like a chain and continue forever, so it is considered a very auspicious "Kisho Monyo" (auspicious pattern) with the following wishes: • Enman (harmony): Everything comes together smoothly • Chowa (balance): Balance with people • Goen (connections): Good relationships continue • Shison Hanei (prosperity of descendants): Life continues without end 2. Origin of the name "Shippo" "Shippo" refers to the seven treasures (gold, silver, lapis lazuli, coral, etc.) that appear in Buddhist scriptures. It is said that the name "Shippo" came from "Shiho" (four directions) because the circles spread in all directions, or that the pattern itself was considered "as valuable as treasures." Relationship with "Flower of Life" The "Flower of Life," famous in the world of spirituality and geometric art, is also made from the exact same "geometric pattern made by overlapping circles." • Both are composed of "infinitely expanding circles" and symbolize the harmony of the universe and the chain of life. • Differences in impression: Japanese style: "Shippo Tsugi" = good luck charm, harmony, connections with people. • Western/Modern style: "Geometric Flower" "Life of Flower" = purification, energy, harmony. [Size] Width: Approximately 16cm [Condition of the product] • Used about 1-2 times and carefully stored. There are no cracks or chips, and it is in a very beautiful, glossy condition. • Please purchase only if you understand the antique and old tool feel, and the nature of used items. How about bringing an old lucky charm to your daily dining table? ☺︎ [About Shipping] • We will carefully pack it with cushioning material to prevent breakage and deliver it via "Takkyubin Compact (anonymous delivery)."