C4583 Tobe Ware Umeyama Kiln Kurawanka Rice Bowl Balloon Flower Couple's Rice Bowl Used

C4583 Tobe Ware Umeyama Kiln Kurawanka Rice Bowl Set (Balloon Flower Design) - Used, Set of 2 (Couple's Set)
Approx. Diameter 10.5cm, Height 6cm / Approx. Diameter 11cm, Height 6cm

Product Overview
This is a set of two Kurawanka Rice Bowls (couple's set) from Umeyama Kiln, the largest kiln in Tobe Ware, a traditional craft of Ehime Prefecture. They feature the thick and durable construction characteristic of Tobe Ware, with a Balloon Flower design painted in cobalt blue on white porcelain.

Detailed Specifications
? Design:
? Exterior: Boldly painted plump, rounded balloon flowers.
? Interior: Simple blue lines (ring flower pattern) around the rim and in the center, creating a clean design.
? Bottom (Underside): Features the Ume (plum blossom) kiln mark, indicating it's from Umeyama Kiln.
? Shape: The traditional Kurawanka Rice Bowl shape, characterized by a wide and tall foot (base), providing excellent stability.

Condition
? Condition: Used item.
? Appearance: The glaze is glossy overall, and the vibrancy of the painted design is well-preserved.
? Special Notes:
? As these are handmade items, there may be individual variations such as uneven glaze or minor iron specks (black dots) from the manufacturing process.
? The contact surface of the foot may show slight scuff marks from use, but there are no major damages such as cracks or chips.

This is a practical and beautiful set of couple's rice bowls that can be used and cherished for a long time in your daily meals. Please consider this piece that embodies the warmth of hand-painted artistry.
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