This donburi bowl boasts an attractive celadon finish. The combination of the undulating surface and the smooth, lustrous glaze provides a delightful tactile experience. Shaped using a potter’s wheel, this piece has a pleasant weight that makes it a pleasure to hold in one’s hands. The bowl is perfect for a variety of donburi dishes,…
This gorgeous kobachi small bowl features a modern interpretation of the traditional classic patterns of old Imari. The perfect balance of vivid colors, gold and white makes it a classy and stunning piece. With this brilliant look, it is great for complementing your everyday meal, as well as a special gift for someone who loves…
This kobachi small bowl is decorated in the Kakiemon style. The Kakiemon style is known for its elegant compositions that use blank spaces to highlight the porcelain’s beautiful milky white color, with delicate depictions of flowers and birds in natural landscapes. The bowl has an octagonal shape with an outward-extending rim. Its depth makes it…
This beautiful rice bowl features soft blue flowers as if painted with watercolors. The bright design resembles blooming flowers, bringing joyful atmosphere on the table. It is painted by the female artist, Ohigashi Alyne, who was born in Philippines. She uses a unique technique called washi-zome (Japanese paper dyeing) and continues her ideal stoneware-making in Higashi…
Enjoy delicious chawanmushi, Japanese steamed egg custard, in this beautiful Arita ware chawanmushi bowl. A scattering of golden chrysanthemums is carefully painted first, preserving their delicate beauty. A bright green sweeps in to fill the remaining space as the varied shades showcase exquisite hand-painted artistry. Versatile in size and shape, this piece can also hold…
“Oryoki”, is a functional set of bowls designed to minimize waste in daily life in the practice of Zen Buddhism. It is increasingly attracting attention for its easy-to-use, functional and minimalistic design at the modern table. Starting with the larger bowl, the smaller ones are stacked completely on top of each other in order to allow…
This celadon kobachi small bowl is well-suited for sauces and condiments, and can enrich your tea time with a refined touch when used for small sweets. Celadon, with its beautiful gradient from white to light blue, enhances dish presentation and imparts a cool, refreshing feel. The rim, designed with gentle curves that create a soft…
This large-sized Japanese donburi rice bowl features sakura, or cherry blossoms, framed by dark blue, lattice-like patterns, all rendered in the traditional nishiki-e style. Nishiki-e, meaning “brocade picture,” is a multi-colored woodblock print technique that revolutionized ukiyo-e during the Edo period (1603 CE-1868 CE), when most prints were in black and white. The lid helps keep…
This medium bowl features a stunning gold interior and a crisp white exterior, creating a striking contrast. Its deep design makes it perfect for holding soups, stews, or other hearty dishes. Whether you’re enjoying porridge in the morning or a fresh, leafy salad in the evening, this versatile bowl fits any meal. The bowl has…
This gorgeous Japanese bowl set adorned with a bright blue peony is made by Mr. Tsuyoshi Sato, a Kutani ware artisan known for his use of bright colors and florals. With brush painting, which is a characteristic of Kutani ware, a thick peony motif is drawn as if it bloomed on bowls, and the center…
This oval bowl features a blossoming floral pattern, with a charming contrast between its interior and exterior. The inside is painted in a cute sky blue with expressive brushstrokes, while the outside remains white, highlighting the beauty of porcelain. Its shape and size make it perfect for serving pasta, salads, side menus, fruits, or sweets,…
This tonsui bowl stands out for its subtle reddish-brown color. Slightly larger than a typical tonsui, it can hold plenty of soup from a hot pot. By placing your fingers on the handle, you can grip it securely without feeling too much heat. Although tonsui bowls are primarily used for hot pot dishes, they also…