Japanese Mino Rice Bowls, Assorted Glazes – Set of 4

Four rice bowls, four earth-toned glazes: a set in the spirit of Mino ceramics.

Each bowl has its own palette: slate blue and sand, ivory white crossed by a fine line, brown and beige in horizontal bands, dark green that is almost black. Together they form a harmony of natural colours.

The glazes run in places and let the clay show at the foot. The slightly irregular shapes keep the marks of the wheel. These natural variations evoke the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese aesthetic that finds beauty in imperfection, simplicity and natural materials.

Mino is one of Japan’s great ceramic regions, in Gifu Prefecture, and Mino ware (Mino-yaki) has been produced there for centuries.

At 12.5 cm in diameter and 8 cm high, these bowls suit rice, miso soup, side dishes or a dessert.

Highlights

• Four glazes: slate, ivory, brown and dark green.
• Mino ware: from the Gifu region of Japan.
• Wabi-sabi spirit: slightly irregular shapes.
• Rice bowls: Ø 12.5 cm, height 8 cm.
• Set of 4: a different bowl for each person.

Product information

• Type: Japanese rice bowls
• Contents: 4 bowls
• Material: ceramic
• Origin: Japan (Toki-Tajimi area, Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino ware)
• Dimensions: Ø 12.5 cm, height 8 cm
• Colours: slate blue, ivory, brown, dark green
• Finish: assorted glazes
• Care: hand washing recommended, microwave safe
• Style: rustic Japanese, wabi-sabi spirit

How to use

Let everyone choose their bowl: a small ritual that makes the meal more personal. On a wooden table, their earthy tones really stand out.

Frequently asked questions

What is Mino ware?

Mino is a major ceramic region of Japan, in Gifu Prefecture, where tableware has been made for centuries.

Are the four bowls different?

Yes, each has a different glaze.

Are these bowls dishwasher and microwave safe?

Like all ceramics, they are best washed by hand: the dishwasher is not recommended. They can, however, go in the microwave without any problem.