Japanese Mino donburi bowl, clay grey

A clay grey donburi bowl with a carved wall.

Its wall is carved with regular oblique ridges that reveal the material. Its natural shade and texture give it an authentic character and sober lines.

Its name refers to Mino, one of the largest ceramic regions in Japan. The donburi is the Japanese bowl for topped rice: rice is served in it topped with meat, fish or vegetables.

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

For rice bowls, soups or noodles. Made in Japan.

Highlights

• Oblique ridges: a carved wall that reveals the material.
• Clay grey: a natural, soft shade.
• Donburi shape: for topped rice, soups or noodles.
• Mino ceramics: a major centre of Japanese ceramics.
• Microwave: it is microwave safe.

Product information

• Type: donburi bowl
• Material: ceramic
• Origin: made in Japan (Toki-Tajimi region, Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino ceramics)
• Dimensions: Ø 13.5 cm, height 8.2 cm
• Shape: round, carved wall
• Colour: clay grey
• Finish: glazed, oblique ridges
• Presentation: sold individually
• Style: traditional Japanese

How to use

An oyakodon, a katsudon or a bowl of rice with vegetables: its natural shade brings out the colours of the dish.

As for care, hand washing is recommended; the dishwasher is not advised. It is microwave safe.

Frequently asked questions

What is a donburi?

It is the Japanese bowl for topped rice, served with meat, fish or vegetables on top.

What does Mino mean?

It is the name of one of the largest ceramic regions in Japan, in Gifu Prefecture.