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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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...
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Mokuto Soup Bowls are Japanese soup and rice bowls in BPA-free ABS with a traditional brown lacquer-style wood-grain finish. Their compact shape is perfect for miso soup, clear soups, rice, and side dishes. In the Box Set of 4 Japanese...
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Miyako Bowls with Lids (set of 4) are Japanese lacquer-style bowls in black and red, decorated with a Miyako imperial capital motif, a sophisticated design referencing the elegance of Kyoto's court culture. In the Box Set of 4 Traditional Japanese...
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The Konebachi Bowl is a large Japanese mixing bowl in lightweight ABS resin with a red and black lacquer-style finish, traditionally used for kneading soba and udon dough. Its generous size and smooth urethane-coated interior make it ideal for bread...
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Arita Rice Bowls are classic Japanese Arita porcelain chawan rice bowls in traditional blue and white - the definitive Japanese rice bowl in the ceramic tradition that has set the standard for over 400 years. Origin Handcrafted in Arita, Japan...
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Ko Ume bowls, small ceramic bowls with a plum blossom pattern in soft blue and white. Ideal for side dishes, dipping sauces, and chawanmushi steamed egg custard. Includes 5 shallow porcelain bowls Dimensions 13 × H3.5 cm (5.1 × H1.3")...
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Kenjo Nishiki Bowls are Hasami porcelain bowls decorated with the elaborate Kenjo Nishiki brocade pattern in traditional blue and white, a design of exceptional richness traditionally associated with auspicious occasions. Provenance Hasami-yaki (Nagasaki Prefecture) 🇯🇵 In the Box Set of...
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Jinbeizame Bowls are Japanese ceramic rice and soup bowls decorated with the beloved whale shark motif in playful indigo blue. A delightful ocean-themed addition to any Japanese table. In the Box Set of 2 Multi-Purpose Japanese Bowls Dimensions Ø 5.5"...