Daitoua Neko Chigura Mike Dinner Plate - 20cm
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What's included: a rigid gift box in plum-blossom pink with a washi-patterned band, tissue wrap to protect your pieces, and a gift invoice that lists the items without prices and carries your gift message. The gift box ships inside a plain outer carton. $4.90 per box.
How many boxes do you need?
| Items | Per box |
|---|---|
| Chopstick rests, sauce dishes, cups, small bowls (up to 12 cm) | up to 6 |
| Rice bowls, mugs, plates up to 20 cm, flasks | up to 4 |
| Plates 23–28 cm, ramen bowls, saucepans up to 18 cm | up to 2 |
| Donabe, wok, frypan, kettle, teapot, knife | 1 each |
| Sets (bowl sets, pair sets, gift sets) | 1 per set |
Not sure? Add one box and leave your gift message in the order note at checkout — we'll adjust the count before dispatch. Rice cookers and konro grills can't be wrapped.
Made in Japan
Slight variations in glaze and shape are the mark of a handmade piece — no two are exactly alike. Learn more in our guide to Japanese tableware.
Daitoua Neko Chigura Mike Dinner Plate - 20cm
Mike, the calico of the Neko Chigura series, stretches across this plate in a relaxed pose, heart-shaped spots in soft indigo on white porcelain.
At 20cm the plate handles main courses, lunches, and larger desserts, and its shallow raised rim keeps sauces and dressings where they belong.
What's Included
- 1 x Daitoua Neko Chigura Mike Dinner Plate - 20cm
This plate is also included in the Neko Chigura Dinner Plate Set and the Neko Chigura Dinnerware Set.
Key Features
- Mike Calico Cat Design: The relaxed Mike cat with heart-shaped markings, drawn in soft indigo on white porcelain.
- 20cm Diameter: A practical size for main courses, lunches, and shared dishes.
- Raised Rim: Helps contain sauces and dressings during the meal.
- Mino Ware Craftsmanship: Made in Japan from durable, high-quality porcelain.
- Everyday Practicality: Dishwasher and microwave safe for easy use and care.
Care Instructions
- Dishwasher and microwave safe.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator.
- Not suitable for use in an oven or on direct heat.
- Avoid using harsh detergents or abrasive scrubbers.
- As this is artisanal pottery, please expect minor imperfections and slight variations in colour and shape.
About Daitoua
Daitoua is a Japanese pottery manufacturer with a long-standing tradition of producing durable, characterful tableware. Known for designs that blend everyday functionality with expressive illustration — including their beloved cat and animal motifs — Daitoua pieces bring warmth and personality to the dining table.
About Mino Ware
Mino ware (Mino-yaki) is a style of Japanese pottery produced in the Gifu Prefecture, Japan's largest pottery-producing region. Its history spans over 1,300 years, and its adaptable designs have evolved to suit changing lifestyles, making it the most popular style of pottery in Japan today.
Specifications
| Brand | Daitoua |
| Series | Neko Chigura |
| Design | Mike (Calico Cat) |
| Colour | Blue and White |
| Dimensions | Approx. 20cm (D) x 3.5cm (H) |
| Material | Porcelain (Mino Ware) |
| Packaging | Protective Wrapping |
| Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
| Microwave Safe | Yes |
| Oven Safe | No |
| Country of Origin | Made in Japan |
