Five glazed bowls for elegant servings

Product Description

A set of five bowls, each finished with a different glaze, gives this ochazuke set a varied look while keeping the form compact and practical. The porcelain surface and layered glaze changes create five distinct expressions in a single matched set, ready for everyday use or a coordinated table setting.

Each bowl measures 4.7" (11.8 cm) in diameter and 2.9" (7.4 cm) high. The full set includes 5 bowls, and the box measures 6.7" × 16.0" × 5.1" (17 × 40.5 × 13 cm). The packaged weight is 3.6 lb (1640 g), and it comes in a cosmetic box inside an individual box.

Made in Japan as Mino ware, this set is made of porcelain. The page notes that the actual color may differ slightly depending on your computer or smartphone, and that pottery can vary in color, size, and weight depending on kiln conditions and temperature. These natural differences are part of the piece as listed.

The set is straightforward in presentation and easy to give as a gift.

Product Information
  • Includes: 5 bowls
  • Material: Porcelain
  • Made in Japan (Mino ware)
  • Size:
    - Bowl: 4.7" (11.8 cm) diameter x 2.9" (7.4 cm) high
    - Box: 6.7" x 16.0" x 5.1" (17 x 40.5 x 13 cm)
  • Weight: 3.6 lb (1640 g)
  • Packaging: Cosmetic box
Care instructions

Wash gently by hand with a soft sponge and mild detergent. Dry thoroughly after washing. Avoid sudden temperature changes and rough handling, as pottery may vary in color, size, and weight and can be affected by kiln and temperature conditions.

Questions About This Piece

What comes in the set, and how big is each bowl?
The set includes 5 bowls, each measuring 4.6" (11.8 cm) in diameter and 2.9" (7.4 cm) high. It is shipped in a cosmetic box.
What material is this bowl set made from?
These bowls are made of porcelain and are made in Japan.
Is this set suitable for ochazuke or other rice dishes?
Yes, it is an ochazuke bowl set, so it is designed for serving ochazuke and similar rice-based dishes.
Are the colors and finishes all the same?
No, the set features five different colors with different glaze finishes, giving each bowl a distinct look.

Mino ware · Gifu, Japan

Mino ware: 1,300 years of ceramic innovation

Mino ware comes from the Tono region of Gifu Prefecture, one of Japan's most important ceramic-producing areas. Over centuries, kilns in the region developed a remarkable range of styles, from restrained Shino and Oribe pieces tied to tea culture to everyday tableware for modern Japanese homes. Rather than being defined by a single look, Mino ware is known for that diversity. A ceramic tradition that has continued to evolve with the way people actually live and eat.

1,300+ years of ceramic tradition
Made in Gifu Tōnō ceramic region
Remarkable diversity Shino · Oribe · Kiseto · Setoguro
Mino ware · Gifu Prefecture · Japan

Discover Mino

Learn more about Mino ware

What is Mino ware?

Mino ware, or Minoyaki, is the broad ceramic tradition associated with the Mino region of present-day Gifu Prefecture. Rather than describing one fixed aesthetic, the name encompasses ceramics with a wide range of forms, glazes and decorative approaches developed across the region over more than 1,300 years.

Why is Mino ware so diverse?

Mino developed as a large ceramic-producing region rather than around one narrowly defined style. Generations of potters experimented with different clays, firing methods, shapes and glazes, creating a tradition in which rustic tea wares, expressive glazes and practical everyday tableware can all belong to the same ceramic family.

What are Shino and Oribe?

Shino and Oribe are two of the best-known ceramic traditions associated with Mino. Shino is celebrated for its soft white glaze, subtle texture and often understated decoration, while Oribe is known for expressive forms and distinctive green, black and painted surfaces. Together with Kiseto and Setoguro, they are closely associated with the celebrated Momoyama-period tea ceramics of the Mino region.

Where is Mino ware made?

Mino ware is produced primarily in the Tōnō area of eastern Gifu Prefecture, including major ceramic centres such as Tajimi, Toki and Mizunami. The region remains one of Japan's most important centres of ceramic and tableware production today.