Small Japanese blue Tokusa bowl

A small bowl striped with blue, with a graphic, contemporary look.

The whole surface is covered with fine indigo lines of short, tight strokes, inside and out. A black rim edges the bowl and a blue line marks the white foot.

This tokusa pattern is inspired by the straight, segmented stems of horsetail, a plant of Japanese gardens. The short strokes recall its segments.

The shape is flared, on a small foot. At 11.8 cm in diameter and 5.5 cm high, it is a bowl for a portion of rice or a side dish.

It belongs to a range: teacups, large bowl and salad bowl share the same decoration.

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

Highlights

• Tokusa pattern: lines of short strokes inspired by horsetail.
• Full decoration: the lines cover the inside and the outside.
• Small size: 11.8 cm, for rice or side dishes.
• Black rim: a clean outline that structures the decoration.
• Matching range: Tokusa teacups, large bowl and salad bowl.

Product information

• Type: small bowl
• Material: porcelain
• Origin: made in Japan
• Dimensions: Ø 11.8 cm, height 5.5 cm
• Shape: flared, small foot
• Colours: indigo blue and white, black rim
• Pattern: tokusa (horsetail), lines of short strokes
• Finish: glazed, blue line at the foot
• Presentation: sold individually
• Style: traditional Japanese

How to use

A bowl of white rice, pickled vegetables or a few edamame: it sits beside a main course, or on its own for a snack.

As for care, this porcelain bowl is dishwasher and microwave safe.

Frequently asked questions

Is it a rice bowl?

Yes, its 11.8 cm diameter suits a portion of rice. It also works for soups and side dishes.

What is the difference with the large Tokusa bowl?

The decoration is the same; the large bowl measures 18.5 cm and suits ramen or salads.