Bowls

This simple and modern rice bowl has a beautiful turquoise color. The glaze’s appearance varies uniquely with each piece according to the conditions during firing, resulting in a naturally exquisite shade of blue.

  The meticulous camellia design, a masterpiece passionately developed by Taniguchi, graces this bowl from Tosen Kiln. Camellias, symbolic of both elegance and the enduring spirit of Japanese culture, are vividly presented. The leaves, seamlessly blending dark and light green shades, instill a sense of harmony. In contrast, the petals, painted with white and red…

Enjoy delicious chawanmushi (Japanese steamed egg custard) with your favorite ingredients at home with this beautiful Arita ware chawanmushi bowl from Tasei Kiln.  Lines painted in gosu, a cobalt blue pigment, across the lid and the bowl give accent to the soft round shape and enhance its warm and gentle impression. Diamond-shaped patterns evenly painted along…

This elegant petal-rimmed kobachi small bowl is crafted by Takayama, renowned for Hasami porcelain. In the classic blue and white of sometsuke, it features an interior pattern of a blooming peony surrounded by waves and gently falling sakura. The exterior is adorned with karakusa scrollwork of budding vines. This pattern has long been cherished in…

This is an oval bowl with a beautiful camellia in vermilion. Each piece is hand-painted by brush, using Japanese coloring paint which is one of the remarkable features of Kutani ware, as you can see the painted part is slightly thickened. The size is perfect for serving salad, appetizers such as Nimono(simmered food), pasta and…

This kobachi small bowl features a bird resting on a branch with flowers.  Kutani ware uses Japanese coloring paint, as you can see the painted bird is slightly thickened and standing out. Its size is suitable for serving appetizers, salad, and side dishes such as sunomono (vinegared food) and nimono (simmered food) for one person….