These bowls have an earthy organic feel that is so beautiful & timeless. This comes from a technique called Kohiki, where a white slip is layered on the dark clay before firing. This gives the finished glaze a layered color of white, grey, & a pinkish hue called Gohonte. The low sides are nice for serving or eating small dishes. The three pedestal legs add a nice detail as does the irregular (not perfectly round) shape, making these bowls suitable for holding keys by the front door or just as a decorative accent.
~ 5 1/2" diameter x 1 1/2" H.
Recommend to hand wash. Dry well immediately after washing.
Please note: Japanese pottery sometimes has a technique called "crazing," which intentionally adds hairline cracks to the shiny top coat of the glaze. Crazing is not a defect. These have crazing. Also, may have darker brown color particularly on the rim & dark pinholes There are other "gohonte" items that can be paired with this, incl. bowls, graters, pitchers, etc.
