Fired with natural wood ash, this bowl carries the quiet marks of the kiln — the surface settling in tones of grey and straw where the ash fell, shifting in depth from foot to rim. No two bowls emerge from the firing quite the same. Nobuyuki Murai forms and fires each bowl by hand in Japan, working at a pace that allows every piece to receive full attention. What you hold is the result of that care — a bowl made to be used and to last. Japanese ceramics have been treasured across the world for generations, and a bowl like this brings that living tradition to your own table. Formed and finished by hand. The glaze settles differently on every piece, so no two are alike. Yours will differ a little from the one photographed — that is the hand of the maker. Material: Japanese pottery (ceramic) Made in Japan Artisan: Nobuyuki Murai Size: 15 × 6.5 cm (5.9 × 2.6 in) Because each piece is individually made, slight variations in form and glaze are the mark of a true handmade object.
