絵皿
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Meanings
1
decorative plate; plate with a picture
A plate that is decorated with a picture or pattern, often used for display rather than everyday eating.
At my grandmother's house, a beautiful decorative plate is displayed.
2
Rare or specialized use; in art contexts, may refer to a palette (for mixing paints), but the more common word is パレット.
I found a palette labeled '絵皿' in an old art supply store.