Japanese Porcelain Mino Ware Rice Bowl Chawan Vtg White Blue Plant Vine Tea Y499 ash glaze Design of fern-like leaves

Design of fern-like leaves

18 cm long x 14 cm wide x 29 cm tall

Design of cherry blossom on the stream

Outside: 49

This is a vintage Japanese small bowl or side plate (Kobachi or Kozara)

Japanese Porcelain Mino Ware Rice Bowl Chawan Vtg White Blue Plant Vine Tea Y499 ash glaze Design of fern-like leavesVintage Japanese Porcelain Rice Bowl This item is a vintage Japanese Mino Ware porcelain rice bowl. This wide mouthed small bowl is white with a blue design commonly known as "Shepard's Purse" that contains leaves, vines, and clusters of seeds. It can also be used for side dishes or as a chawan for drinking tea. Rice bowls are made to be lightweight and held in one hand (thumb on rim, other fingers on foot). White, blue Porcelain C1970 Item weight: