Japanese Light Blue Salad Bowl, Plum Blossoms

A very light blue salad bowl, where fine plum branches blossom on the inside.

On the inside, brown branches carrying small white flowers stand out against a pale blue glaze. On the outside, the same light blue is speckled with brown, and a brown line outlines the rim.

The plum tree, ume, is the first tree to blossom at the end of winter in Japan, sometimes still under the snow. Its flower symbolises perseverance and renewal.

At 23.8 cm in diameter and 8.4 cm high, it suits salads, noodles, vegetables or dishes to share.

It goes with the light blue plum blossom plates and rice bowls of the same range.

Highlights

• Plum blossoms: ume, a symbol of renewal.
• Very light blue: exterior speckled with brown.
• Large size: Ø 23.8 cm, height 8.4 cm.
• Brown line: it outlines the rim.
• Porcelain: made in Japan, sold individually.

Product information

• Type: Japanese salad bowl
• Material: porcelain
• Origin: Japan (Toki-Tajimi area, Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino ware)
• Dimensions: Ø 23.8 cm, height 8.4 cm
• Colours: light blue, white, brown
• Pattern: branches of plum blossom (ume)
• Finish: glazed, speckled
• Care: dishwasher and microwave safe
• Style: traditional Japanese

How to use

It goes with the plates and rice bowls of the same range. A fruit salad or green vegetables look lovely in it.

Frequently asked questions

What does the plum blossom symbolise in Japan?

The plum tree, ume, is the first tree to blossom at the end of winter. Its flower symbolises perseverance and renewal.

What size is the salad bowl?

23.8 cm in diameter and 8.4 cm in height.

Is this salad bowl dishwasher and microwave safe?

Yes. Being porcelain, it can go in the dishwasher and the microwave.