Individual Plate - JS Mokko Paulownia Motif 135mmThe traditional Arita ware pattern "Kikk Kirimon" has long been loved as a very ornate design filled with auspicious motifs. The paulownia, regarded as a sacred plant because it is the tree where the mythical phoenix perches, and the kikk, a hexagonal pattern derived from the cross section of a melon, symbolize prosperity and grandchildren's flourishing. Within these patterns are scattered auspicious motifs such as the phoenix, cherry blossoms,