Japanese Koi salad bowl, midnight blue

A large salad bowl where koi carp swim.

On a midnight blue background, large red and white koi carp seem to glide beneath the surface of the water. In Japan, the koi carp symbolises perseverance and courage: according to legend, the carp that swims up the waterfall becomes a dragon.

Its wide, flared shape gives it a strong presence in the centre of the table. At 25.5 cm in diameter, it holds a salad, noodles or a dish to share.

It comes from the Toki-Tajimi region, Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino ceramics.

For salads, noodles, ramen or sharing dishes. It goes with the other pieces of the Koi range. Made in Japan.

Highlights

• Koi carp: a symbol of perseverance and courage.
• Midnight blue: a deep background that brings out the red and white.
• Large size: 25.5 cm, for sharing dishes.
• Koi range: pairs with the plates and cups in the same design.
• Easy care: dishwasher and microwave safe.

Product information

• Type: salad bowl
• Material: porcelain
• Origin: made in Japan (Toki-Tajimi region, Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino ceramics)
• Dimensions: Ø 25.5 cm, height 7.5 cm
• Shape: round, flared
• Colours: midnight blue, red and white
• Pattern: koi carp
• Finish: glazed
• Presentation: sold individually
• Style: traditional Japanese

How to use

A soba noodle salad, a poke bowl to share or a fruit salad: the midnight blue brings out the colours of the food.

As for care, it is dishwasher and microwave safe.

Frequently asked questions

What does the koi carp symbolise?

Perseverance and courage: according to legend, the carp that swims up the waterfall becomes a dragon.

Are there matching pieces?

Yes, deep plates and a yunomi cup feature the same design.