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Good Day Rice Bowl - Blue Fish Design

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$109.00
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Creatures Swimming Leisurely Around the Bowl

Paintings depicting creatures swimming peacefully in water are called 'sogyo-zu' and have frequently appeared on ceramics as a theme celebrating nature. People of the past turned their gaze to the vitality and quiet abundance of familiar creatures, incorporating them into crafts. In this bowl, lively fish play across the soft-textured clay.

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Size/Specs

Material: Ceramic
Weight: Approx. 130g
Capacity: With cooked rice, small serving about 100g to large serving about 180g
Diameter: Approx. 11cm
Hight: 5.5cm

Handling Precautions

Microwave safe.

[Before use]
Be sure to wash with water or lukewarm water.

[When using]
Avoid sudden heating or cooling as it is sensitive to rapid temperature changes. This may cause damage.

[After use]
Dishwasher safe, but hand washing is recommended for longevity. Overloading may cause damage, so please use with care.
Do not scrub hard with abrasive detergents or metal scourers, as this may cause scratches. Wash with a soft sponge.
Avoid soaking. After washing, wipe with a soft, dry cloth, dry thoroughly, and store in a well-ventilated place.

[Notes]
Be careful of chipping or cracking due to strong impacts.
For safety, stop using the product if it becomes cracked.
Crazing (fine cracks on the surface) may appear over time with use, but this does not affect usability.
Please enjoy it as part of the product's character. As each item is finished by hand, there may be individual differences in colour and shape.

Compact Size Perfect for Both Adults and Children

Light and easy to hold, this compact bowl is recommended for both adults and children. It also takes up minimal space in your cupboard. It can hold approximately 150g of rice, considered the standard for a full rice bowl.

Created with Zoho Kiln, Which Handles Everything from Pottery-Making to Painting

The Good Day Rice Bowl series offers various patterns created with kilns from across Japan. This 'Blue Fish Design' was created with Zoho Kiln in Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture, which handles everything from pottery-making to painting. This Mino ware kiln is known for craftsmanship and decoration that evoke the roots of ceramics. The bold pattern painted on soft clay with its rustic earthen quality catches the eye.

The Natural 'Wavering' of Handcraftsmanship Adds Charm

In the Good Day Rice Bowl series, each pattern is hand-painted, making every piece unique with its own individual character. This 'wavering' quality characteristic of craft is a beauty that comes only from handwork. Through these daily rice bowls, please enjoy the charm of craftsmanship that has been loved and continued for generations.

May Your Daily Rice Bowl Bring Good Days

The Good Day Rice Bowl series was created with the hope that 'everyday items should bring good days.' Japanese rice bowls developed from tea ceremony traditions while being influenced by continental culture. They have fostered customs of hand-holding etiquette and a culture of diverse decorative painting that brightens daily life. Contemporary artisans carrying on this history finish each piece with meticulous handwork. Please enjoy their comforting presence and the rich world created by various patterns.

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Handling & care

Microwave safe.

[Before use]
Be sure to wash with water or lukewarm water.

[When using]
Avoid sudden heating or cooling as it is sensitive to rapid temperature changes. This may cause damage.

[After use]
Dishwasher safe, but hand washing is recommended for longevity.
Overloading may cause damage, so please use with care.
Do not scrub hard with abrasive detergents or metal scourers, as this may cause scratches. Wash with a soft sponge.
Avoid soaking. After washing, wipe with a soft, dry cloth, dry thoroughly, and store in a well-ventilated place.

[Notes]
Be careful of chipping or cracking due to strong impacts. For safety, stop using the product if it becomes cracked.
Crazing (fine cracks on the surface) may appear over time with use, but this does not affect usability.
Please enjoy it as part of the product's character.As each item is finished by hand, there may be individual differences in colour and shape.

See more details ceramics care guide

Delivery & returns

Free international shipping available on qualifying orders. Global shipping from Nara, Japan via DHL. Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery for unused items in original packaging (return shipping at customer's expense).

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