Japanese Shinogi bowl blue

A small bowl in deep shades of blue.

Its wall is carved with fine vertical fluting, highlighted with light glaze. This decoration, called shinogi in Japan, is cut into the wall before firing: the glaze brings out the relief.

Its brown rim highlights the flared shape. Inside, the glossy blue ranges from midnight blue to light blue.

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

For rice, miso soup or side dishes. Made in Japan.

Highlights

• Shinogi decoration: fluting carved into the wall.
• Deep blue: from midnight blue to light blue inside.
• Brown rim: a warm touch that highlights the shape.
• Small size: Ø 12 cm, for rice or miso soup.
• Easy care: dishwasher and microwave safe.

Product information

• Type: bowl
• Material: porcelain
• Origin: made in Japan (Toki-Tajimi region, Gifu Prefecture, home of Mino ceramics)
• Dimensions: Ø 12 cm, height 6 cm
• Shape: round, flared
• Colour: blue, light fluting, brown rim
• Finish: glazed, glossy
• Decoration: shinogi (vertical fluting)
• Presentation: sold individually
• Style: Japanese

How to use

Serve a bowl of white rice or a miso soup in it: the deep blue shows off the colours.

As for care, it is dishwasher and microwave safe.

Frequently asked questions

What is shinogi?

It is a decoration of fluting carved into the wall before firing; the glaze brings out the relief.