Moonlight Night Japanese Rice Bowl

This rice bowl features a pattern designed with a moonlight night motif delicately painted by artisans of Ginshu Kiln, which is especially known as its romantic and playful pastel colored painting. If you take a closer look, there are rabbits hiding in the clouds.

The painted areas have a slightly raised texture, a characteristic of Kutani ware, which is traditionally hand-painted using Japanese coloring pigments and a brush.

With a diameter of 11 cm (4.3 in), it is a perfect bowl for serving rice, yogurt, ice cream.

In Japan, rice bowls are often used by each person choosing a pattern they like. This Ginshu Kiln rice bowl series also has various patterns, so please try collecting other bowls as well.

Ginshu Kiln

Ginshu kiln, which is designed and painted by a father, mother and daughter, has a new aspect of Kutani ware design. It has a gentle atmosphere and is painted with enchanting neutral colors, which takes you to a dreamland of colored artwork. First generation Bunkichi is known as the master craftsman in Kutani.

They are engaged in making their products with great attention to detail, sincerely wishing that customers would truly enjoy their tableware. Their works of traditional Kutani coloring and refined craftsmanship will add vividness and playfulness to your dining table.

Kutani ware is a pottery produced in the Kaga region of Ishikawa Prefecture and it has a history of over 350 years. It is characterized by the heavy brilliance of the five colors of green, yellow, red, purple, and navy blue that are applied to the bold and daring lines. Its long history has evolved through the tireless efforts and enthusiasm of people who have sought innovation while maintaining tradition.

The beauty of the various styles and methods of painting is known as "Japan Kutani" and is highly regarded around the world.