Japanese Shallow Bowl, Cream and Speckled Green

A wide, shallow bowl with a cream heart framed by a speckled green glaze.

The centre, a soft creamy white, shows fine circular marks that bring the surface to life. Towards the rim, the glaze becomes speckled with green, grey and blue, like moss on stone.

A brown line highlights the slightly wavy edge. The outside repeats the speckling across the whole surface, which gives the bowl a lovely unity.

At 16.5 cm wide and only 4 cm high, it sits between a bowl and a deep plate: ideal for small dishes to share, vegetables, cold noodles or a dessert.

These natural variations evoke the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese aesthetic that finds beauty in imperfection, simplicity and natural materials.

Highlights

• Flared shape: wide and shallow, between a bowl and a deep plate.
• Cream heart: fine circular marks.
• Speckled rim: green, grey and blue, with a brown edge.
• Wavy edge: wabi-sabi spirit.
• Made in Japan: sold individually.

Product information

• Type: Japanese shallow bowl
• Material: ceramic
• Origin: Japan (Toki-Tajimi area, Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino ware)
• Dimensions: Ø 16.5 cm, height 4 cm
• Colours: cream, green, grey, brown
• Finish: glazed, speckled
• Care: hand washing recommended, microwave safe
• Style: Japanese, wabi-sabi spirit

How to use

Use it as a small serving dish for stir-fried vegetables or gyoza. Its light centre shows off the colours of the food.

Frequently asked questions

Is it more of a bowl or a deep plate?

At 16.5 cm in diameter and 4 cm high, it sits between the two: ideal for small dishes to share.

What does wabi-sabi mean?

It is a Japanese aesthetic that finds beauty in imperfection, simplicity and natural materials.

Is this bowl dishwasher and microwave safe?

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