This kobachi small bowl set features traditional Japanese house, nature and scenery in Ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style, one of the remarkable painting styles of Kutani ware. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small food. Put a small portion of food or relishes in, place…
This Kobachi bowl features the traditional Japanese hemp leaf pattern. The hemp leaf is considered as a symbol of good luck meant to ward off evil and is commonly used on kimono and tableware. Employing a technique of “Sometsuke” (underglaze cobalt blue) painting on a base brilliantly fired to a pure white, each piece is…
This kobachi small bowl features a beautiful arabesque pattern, one of the representative motifs of Tobe ware. The shade of indigo gives a sense of modern elegance. You can feel the warmth of hand-painting from the patterns using nature motifs. The size is perfect for a small portion of side dishes such as a tangy sunomono…
This Japanese small plate is impressive with its cool blue color depicting water and vivid goldfish. The water plants and bubbles are also expressed, bringing a Japanese nostalgic atmosphere and a sense of the summer season. Perfect size as a sauce plate. It is also versatile to serve cheese, nuts, condiments, and other small food….
This square sauce plate features a playful depiction of hyottoko, a humorous figure known for his distinctive expression. With bulging eyes and a skewed mouth, hyottoko is traditionally portrayed as a clumsy yet comical character, bringing laughter and lightheartedness wherever he appears. Perfect for everyday use or serving guests, this plate is ideal for soy…
This sauce plate features rinpo, or “wheel-shaped treasure,” along the rim, complemented by an iconic depiction of Mount Fuji with a dragon. In Japanese culture, rinpo is esteemed as an auspicious symbol that signifies harmonious fulfillment. The plate’s size is ideal for sauces, small bites of pickles, fruit, or desserts like wagashi. It stacks neatly with…
Kobachi bowl with a lid by MERU, a Mino ware brand.The shape used decades ago as traditional Japanese restaurant tableware has been rearranged in a modern way. The expression of light green color and ingenious design give it a refined impression.Luxurious pure gold is used for the overglaze painting, and the high quality gold allows…
A unique piece with the lace cut design and symmetrical floral patterns on the bottom and sides. The dark blue pomegranate in the middle is a wonderful contrast against the vermillion red floral patterns on the side. The lace cut gives the bowl a lighter look and the lighting that comes through the cuts create…
This large serving bowl is colored in gorgeous gold on the inside and a clear white on the outside. This deep plate can be used to serve a salad or a main course. It is perfect for parties to lavishly display a leafy salad in bright green colors or to plate sashimi. The slightly grainy…
This square sauce plate features an auspicious design of a lucky cat, or maneki neko in Japanese. The delightful illustration showcases an adorable lucky cat raising its left paw in an inviting gesture while holding a golden koban coin in its right. The koban symbolizes prosperity, and the raised left paw is believed to beckon…
This is a Japanese rice bowl by Ri Sanpei (Yi Sam-pyeong) Kiln, a brand by the descendant of Yi Sam-Pyeong, the discoverer of white porcelain ore for Arita ware. Molded on the potter’s wheel, with handwritten flower and arabesque patterns, have an indescribably lovely atmosphere that soothes the hearts of those who see them.Using the same…
This rice bowl showcases a delightful illustration of two adorable rabbits snuggled together surrounded by vibrant bush clover and miscanthus grass. Expertly shaped on a potter’s wheel, the bowl offers a warm and comfortable feel when held in your hands. The soft, soothing depiction of the rabbits harmonizes with the traditional stoneware’s rich brown and white…