Koishiwara Ware, Okiyo Kiln, Large Bowl, Swirl Pattern, Glossy Finish, 17cm, Cer

A mesmerizingly beautiful “spiral” pattern. A glossy bowl that adds warmth to your table. Introducing a large bowl featuring a captivating, warm “spiral” pattern from Oumei Kiln, renowned for its immensely popular tableware that seamlessly blends into modern living. This piece comes from Koishiwara ware, a traditional craft passed down in Higashimine Village, Fukuoka Prefecture. The dynamic spiral pattern encircling the interior and the traditional Koishiwara technique “tobikanna” applied to the rim create a rich, handcrafted expression. Soft cream-colored base layers with overlapping bands of pale brown and gray. A glossy glaze covers the entire piece, creating a masterpiece that exquisitely blends Japanese subtlety with modern elegance. 【Recommended Features】 The “Swirl” Effect: Instantly Enhances Your Food's Appearance The concentric spiral pattern draws the eye toward the center, making plated dishes appear more three-dimensional and even more appetizing. Elevate your everyday meals to restaurant-quality presentation. A beautiful glossy finish perfect for daily use The smooth, glossy glaze coating the entire bowl makes it easy to clean and maintain. The pattern's subtle shades beautifully emerge depending on the light, allowing you to use it confidently at your daily table. The versatile “17cm” bowl size, perfect for main dishes With a diameter of approximately 17cm and a height of about 7cm, this size offers substantial depth. It comfortably holds everything from noodles like udon or ramen to rice dishes like katsu-don. It also excels as a large bowl for serving family-sized salads or simmered dishes. ■Please note that the actual color may differ from the photos due to monitor settings. ◇Product Details◇ ●Size: Diameter approx. 17.0cm, Height approx. 7.0cm ●Material: Koishiwara clay ●Specifications: Microwave safe, dishwasher safe, oven safe ※Not suitable for direct flame ●Pottery: Koishiwara ware ●Place of Production: Higashimine Village, Fukuoka Prefecture ●Artisan: Okiyo Kiln Naoyuki Onimaru 1977 Born in Koishiwara Village (now Higashimine Village), Asakura District, Fukuoka Prefecture 1999 Entered Tokyo University of the Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Crafts 2003 Graduated from the same university, received the Ataka Prize 2005 Completed Master's Program in Ceramics, Graduate School of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts 　　　　 Graduation work: “Blue-White Porcelain Jar with Bamboo-Leaf Carved Pattern” 　　　　 Awarded the Salon de Printemps Prize 2005: Entered the Doctoral Program, Graduate School of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts 2008: Presented doctoral dissertation 　　　　 “Research on the Production of Blue-White Porcelain Utilizing Carved Patterns” 　　　　 Awarded Doctorate (Fine Arts) No. 218 2009: Began pottery production at Okiyo Kiln Selected for the Western Traditional Crafts Exhibition 2010: Selected for the Western Crafts Exhibition Selected for the West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition First selection for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition Special Jury Prize, Present Form Ceramics Hagi Grand Prize Exhibition 2010 Selected for the 4th Kikuchi Biennale 2011 Selected for the Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition Selected for the Western Crafts Exhibition Encouragement Award Selected for the Kyushu Yamaguchi Ceramics Exhibition Asahi Shimbun Award Selected for the 9th International Ceramics Festival Mino Bronze Award Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition 2012 Selected for the Western Traditional Crafts Exhibition Japan Crafts Association Award Selected for “Contemporary Tea Ceremony” (Kikuchi Satoshi Museum of Art) 　　　　 Work acquired by the Cernuschi Museum 　　　　 Grand Prize, West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition 　　　　 Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition 　　　　 Blue-White Porcelain Faceted Bowl “Ryo” purchased by the Imperial Household Agency 　　　　 Selected, 5th Kikuchi Biennale 2013: Selected, Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition 　　　　 Selected, Kyushu Yamaguchi Ceramics Exhibition 　　　　 Finalist, Faenza International Ceramics Exhibition 　　　　 Asahi Culture Center Award, Western Traditional Crafts Exhibition 　　　　 Selected, Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition 　　　　 Runner-up Grand Prize, Hagi Grand Prize Exhibition 2013: Contemporary Ceramics 　　　　 Certified as Full Member, Japan Craft Association