Large Japanese blue Asanoha bowl

A large white porcelain bowl, covered with a fine blue pattern.

This pattern, asanoha, draws hemp leaves stylised as stars. It is a traditional Japanese pattern: hemp grows fast and straight, and it symbolises strong growth, especially that of children.

A blue border also runs inside the rim. Its size suits complete dishes.

For soup, noodles, donburi or cereal. Made in Japan.

Highlights

• Asanoha pattern: the hemp leaf, a symbol of growth.
• Blue and white: a classic Japanese decoration.
• Large size: Ø 15.8 cm.
• Versatile: soup, noodles or donburi.
• Easy care: dishwasher and microwave safe.

Product information

• Type: large bowl
• Material: porcelain
• Origin: made in Japan
• Dimensions: Ø 15.8 cm, height 8.3 cm
• Weight: 380 g
• Shape: round, on a small foot
• Colours: blue and white
• Decoration: asanoha (hemp leaves)
• Presentation: single item
• Style: Japanese

How to use

Serve noodles or a donburi in it, with the matching rice bowl alongside.

As for care, it is dishwasher and microwave safe.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a smaller matching bowl?

Yes, the blue Asanoha rice bowl, 11.6 cm in diameter, has the same pattern.