Hongama Gold Kiku-Shaped Flared Small Bowl

This is Mino ware tableware.

The outside is black, but the inside is entirely coated in gold, giving it a luxurious, ceremonial feel reminiscent of sacred objects.

Although the bowl is slightly shallow, this only makes the gold interior more visible, making it a striking piece.

Please note that the appearance and texture may vary slightly between items.

Mino ware is a type of pottery that began during the Momoyama period, flourishing alongside the rise of the tea ceremony. It is primarily produced in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture. It was especially cherished by tea masters active during the Momoyama period, the birthplace of Japan’s wabi-sabi aesthetic.

Representative styles of Mino ware include the elegant pale yellow “Kizeto,” the glossy jet-black “Setoguro,” the soft, milky white “Shino ware,” and the uniquely green-patterned “Oribe ware,” which is particularly rare.

Today, Mino ware accounts for more than half of all porcelain tableware produced in Japan.