Bowls
Bowls
In Japanese dining culture, the bowl holds a central position that no other vessel quite matches. It is held in the hand while eating, which means its weight, diameter and surface texture are felt directly throughout the meal. The rim of a ramen bowl frames the broth and toppings as they are presented. The depth of a donburi bowl keeps rice warm under a generous topping. The small, lidded miso soup bowl retains heat while keeping the lacquered exterior cool enough to hold comfortably. These details are not incidental, they are the result of centuries of refinement in Japanese ceramic and lacquerware traditions, driven by the daily experience of eating from these vessels.
The bowls in this collection cover the full range of Japanese dining contexts. Donburi bowls, deep and wide, with a slightly flared rim, are the standard for gyudon, oyakodon, katsudon and other rice bowl dishes. Ramen bowls are deep with a wider diameter to accommodate both noodles and substantial broth. Small rice bowls, chawan, are traditionally sized to be held easily in the palm of the hand, which is the correct way to eat rice in Japan. Miso soup bowls are smaller and frequently lacquered, with a lid that plays a practical role in keeping the soup hot during the time between serving and eating. Sake cups and ochoko are small and delicate, designed for the specific pleasure of drinking warmed or chilled sake.
Materials span the full ceramic range: hand-thrown stoneware, moulded porcelain, Hasami modern porcelain, Kujira collection, Tokoname unglazed clay and traditional lacquerware. Each material brings different properties to the experience of eating from it, and the variety here reflects that breadth.
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Moyoi Ceramic Tupperware is a Japanese ceramic storage container with an airtight lid - a beautiful alternative to plastic food storage that keeps leftovers, pickles, and Japanese side dishes fresh in style. Type Ceramic food storage container Feature Airtight ceramic...
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Lulipelon Ramen Bowls are deep Japanese ceramic ramen bowls with a distinctive Lulipelon tulip-inspired pattern, a bright, contemporary design that brings floral energy to the classic Japanese noodle bowl. In the Box Set of 3 Japanese Ramen Bowls Design Traditional...
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Kujira Rice Bowls (set of 4), medium-sized ceramic rice bowls from the coordinated Kujira whale collection. The perfect vessel for everyday Japanese rice, donburi, and soup. In the Box Set of 4 Unique Handcrafted Bowls Dimensions Ø 4.9" x H...
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Kanagawa Ramen bowls are inspired by Hokusai's iconic Great Wave woodblock print, deep blue and white porcelain that turns every bowl of ramen into a work of art. Includes 4 bowls Dimensions 21.2cm diameter x 8.3cm height, 700ml each Material...
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Kanagawa Red Rice Bowls are Japanese ceramic chawan inspired by Hokusai's Great Wave in a bold red colourway - a striking, contemporary riff on one of Japan's most celebrated woodblock prints. In the Box Set of 2 Japanese Bowls &...
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The Hana Rikyu Bowl is a Japanese ceramic rice bowl with the delicate Hana flower Rikyu wabi-style decoration - a quietly beautiful everyday bowl that elevates even the simplest Japanese meal. Provenance Hasami-yaki (Nagasaki Prefecture) 🇯🇵 In the Box 1...
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Shima Donburi Bowls with Lids (set of 2), clean Shima stripe pattern in classic Japanese blue and white. Generously sized for donburi rice bowls and noodle dishes, with lids to keep contents warm. Provenance Hasami-yaki (Nagasaki Prefecture) In the Box...
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Artisan Tableware Series | Premium Arita Takokarakusa Ceramic Bowl & Yunomi Cup Set Immerse your daily dining ritual in the timeless beauty of historic blue-and-white porcelain art. Handcrafted in the historic kiln valleys of Saga prefecture, this premium **Arita Takokarakusa...
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Hasami Porcelain | Seigaiha Wave Bowls A timeless staple from Hasami, one of Japan's most celebrated ceramic towns, these stackable bowls carry the iconic Seigaiha (overlapping waves) pattern - a symbol of good fortune and protection that has adorned Japanese...
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Sakura Bowls with Lids (set of 2) are Japanese lidded bowls with a delicate cherry blossom Sakura motif - an auspicious and beautiful gift celebrating Japan's most beloved seasonal flower. In the Box Set of 2 Japanese Utility Bowls &...
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The Nishiki Bowls Gift Set brings together a selection of beautifully decorated Japanese bowls in a coordinated Nishiki brocade pattern , the perfect tableware gift. Includes 5 bowls + gift box, 1000g total Rice bowls 11.5cm (4.5"), 270ml Donburi bowls...
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Momiji Bowls with Lids (set of 2) feature the autumn maple leaf Momiji motif in warm red and gold, a celebration of Japan's most celebrated autumn season in a practical lidded bowl set. In the Box Set of 2 Traditional...