This bowl features exquisite sometsuke designs with colored details hand-painted by master craftsman Yamamoto Choza. The bottom of the bowl is adorned with a flower and bird motif, while the exterior is lavishly decorated with traditional auspicious patterns across its entirety. The intricacies of each design invite a closer look.

The porcelain base is crafted using the katauchi technique. A smooth layer of clay is placed over a mold and carefully shaped by hand with precise force to replicate various forms, like this sakura-shaped bowl, inspired by the beauty of cherry blossoms. The final product attains a thin and uniform appearance.

The size is ideal for a single serving of sashimi or a stewed dish. 

Yamamoto Choza has refined the exquisite art of sometsuke. He skillfully uses brushes of varying thicknesses to create different shades of blue, enhancing the three-dimensional effect of his artistry. He deftly attains a masterful equilibrium of white space within his intricately woven blue lines.

Myousen Toubou has received widespread acclaim for its exceptional craftsmanship and has been commissioned by the Imperial Household Agency to produce tableware and other items since 1990.

PRODUCT DETAIL

• Quantity: 1
• Dimension: D 17 cm (6.7 in) x H 6.5 cm (2.6 in)
• Box Size: 20 cm (7.9 in) x 19.3 cm (7.6 in) x H 9.2 cm (3.6 in)
• Material: Porcelain 
• Origin: Made in Japan – Kutani ware
• Brand: Myousen Toubou