Fugetsu Lidded Dessert Bowl
Fugetsu Lidded Dessert Bowl
Fugetsu Lidded Dessert Bowl
Fugetsu Lidded Dessert Bowl
Fugetsu Lidded Dessert Bowl
Fugetsu Lidded Dessert Bowl
Fugetsu Lidded Dessert Bowl
Fugetsu Lidded Dessert Bowl
Fugetsu Lidded Dessert Bowl
Fugetsu Lidded Dessert Bowl
Fugetsu Lidded Dessert Bowl

Fugetsu Lidded Dessert Bowl

$156.00 USD
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Elevate Your Table with the Fugetsu Lidded Dessert Bowl

The historic Tajimi ceramic Fugetsu Lidded Dessert Bowl is a masterpiece where traditional Japanese aesthetics beautifully merge with contemporary lifestyle. Its cool and elegant design, featuring a striking contrast of blue, white, and gold, brings a sophisticated splendor to any dining setting.

Beyond its captivating beauty, the thoughtful lidded design offers practical benefits. It provides excellent insulation, ensuring your culinary creations remain warm and delightful for longer. Perfect for serving warm desserts, delicate chawanmushi (savory egg custard), or any dish where maintaining the ideal temperature is key. For special occasions, this exquisite bowl transforms into a unique presentation, conveying a profound sense of care and hospitality to your cherished guests.

Simply gracing your table with this piece instantly evokes the refined ambiance of a high-end Japanese ryotei or restaurant. It's more than just tableware; it's a special Japanese dish designed to transform everyday meals into extraordinary dining experiences.

For a truly cohesive and stunning table arrangement, consider pairing your Fugetsu bowl with the separately available Cotowaku Fugetsu Half-Moon Plate.

Discover the Rich History and Allure of historic Tajimi ceramic

This exquisite piece is a proud example of historic Tajimi ceramic, one of Japan's most celebrated traditional crafts. historic Tajimi ceramic flourished during the Momoyama period, developing alongside the burgeoning "Chanoyu" (Japanese tea ceremony) culture. Primarily produced in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, it became deeply cherished by numerous tea masters, especially during the Momoyama era when the aesthetic principles of Wabi-sabi reached their peak.

Throughout its storied history, historic Tajimi ceramic has given birth to a diverse array of styles, each leaving an indelible mark on Japanese ceramic culture. These include the dignified pale yellow of "Kiseto," the lustrous jet black of "Setoguro," the soft, milky white of "Shino," and the distinctive green patterns characteristic of "Oribe." Today, historic Tajimi ceramic stands as a testament to enduring artistry, accounting for over half of Japan's ceramic tableware production, with its exceptional quality and beauty highly acclaimed both domestically and internationally.

Important Purchase Information

  • As each Fugetsu Lidded Dessert Bowl is handcrafted, slight variations in color, texture, and finish may occur between individual pieces. These subtle differences are celebrated as unique characteristics of authentic historic Tajimi ceramic and contribute to its artisanal charm.

The Legacy of Tajimi: A Golden Age of Ceramics

This piece originates from the historic kilns of the Tajimi region, an area whose very foundations are built on millennia of pottery making. During the turbulent Azuchi-Momoyama period (late 16th century), master potters fleeing war found sanctuary here. Supported by powerful warlords like Oda Nobunaga and visionary tea masters, they abandoned perfect symmetry to embrace the dramatic, irregular beauty of nature. To hold this vessel is to touch a 400-year-old story of political intrigue, artistic rebellion, and the relentless pursuit of the perfect tea ceremony.

Quantity 1
Size D 12 cm (4.7 in) x H 8.3 cm (3.3 in)
Material earthenware
Weight 391 g (0.9 lbs)
Microwave
  • No
Dishwasher
  • No