This small-sized Japanese donburi rice bowl features hand-painted turnips in indigo blue. The skilled brushwork exudes a sense of dynamism, perfectly capturing a blend of charm and grace. The lid ensures the dish remains flavorful by keeping the food warm and steaming the ingredients. The bowl is perfect for a variety of donburi dishes, such…
This regular-sized Japanese ramen bowl showcases a timeless blue-striped pattern that enhances a variety of table settings. Its sleek, straight silhouette offers a contemporary aesthetic, making it a standout choice among ramen bowls. With their irregular hand-painted touch, the vertical stripes follow the beautifully flared shape of the bowl accentuating the overall design. The inner…
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 soft ivory color and ingenious design give it a refined impression.Luxurious genuine silver is used for the overglaze painting, and the high quality silver…
It is a chopstick rest with a tabby cat with a bell around its neck, looking as if it is sleeping comfortably. The relaxed look will add to the enjoyment of the meal. In Japan, chopstick rests are an indispensable piece for table setting. Although it is a small tableware, you can express your personality…
This large donburi bowl is beautifully adorned with delicately drawn peonies and a fabric-like pattern called nunome. In Japanese culture, peonies symbolize nobility, prosperity, and good fortune. The addition of gold accents enhances the bowl’s traditional elegance. The interior of the bowl is also decorated with peonies, allowing you to enjoy a visual feast while savoring…
This bowl showcases exquisite sometsuke designs hand-painted by master craftsman Yamamoto Choza. Detailed depictions of ancient treasures are believed to invite good fortune and prosperity. On the bottom of the bowl is the fuyode pattern, named after the Japanese word for cotton rose, with petal-like windows embellished with auspicious motifs. The intricacies of each design…
This is an indigo-dyed moon and rabbit kobachi small bowl crafted by Takayama, a renowned maker of Hasami porcelain. The inside of the bowl features a charming illustration of a rabbit playfully leaping beneath the moon, delicately painted in soft indigo tones. In Japanese culture, the rabbit is a symbol of fertility, longevity, and prosperity, making…
This 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 meticulously…
This Flower and Birds Bellflower Rim Dinner Plate is a splendid piece showcasing the artistry of hand-painted blue drawings on fine durable Mikawachi porcelain. The rim is made in the shape of petals of bellflowers and the dynamic curves of branches are a sign of sophistication. As the flowers and leaves elegantly sprout across the…
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…
The side plate features a large yellow sycamore leaf in ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style, dating back to mid-17th century, depicting the nature-themed daring design and distinctive bright colors of Kutani ware. With a diameter of 15 cm (5.9 in), it is perfect as an extra plate for the side dishes or desserts. You can use…
The sides of the bowl are shaped like the petals of a flower giving the bowl an elegant look. Items with distinctive curves such as this bowl are made by first making a base by pressure casting and then carved by skilled craftsman to give the final refined touch. The inside is decorated with traditional…