Four-Season Yūzen Four-Lobed Kobachi Small Bowl

This is a piece of Mino ware tableware.

This small bowl features a vivid use of color and an eye-catching design of several beautiful flowers.

Though colorful, the design is not overwhelming—in fact, it may even enhance the appearance of the food, giving it a more luxurious feel. Just looking at it can lift your spirits with its elegant charm.

It’s perfect not only for serving food, but also as a small container or decorative interior item.

Please note that the appearance and texture may vary slightly from item to item. We appreciate your understanding.

Mino ware is a type of pottery that began in the Momoyama period, flourishing alongside the rise of the tea ceremony. It is primarily produced in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture. It was especially beloved by tea masters active during the Momoyama period, which saw the emergence of Japan’s aesthetic of "wabi-sabi." Representative styles of Mino ware include the elegant pale yellow Kizeto, the glossy jet-black Setoguro, the milky-white Shino ware reminiscent of soft, plump skin, and the uniquely green Oribe ware, known for its rare and distinctive patterns. Today, Mino ware accounts for over half of all porcelain tableware produced in Japan.