Designed by renowned designer Masanori Oji and made in Japan by the ancient Touetsugama kiln using the famous creamy white porcelain 'amakusa touseki'. Traditionally used in the centre of the dining table to servie soup or other shared dishes. Makes a very classical fruit bowl. dimensions: 215mm diameter x 105mm height material: porcelain and glaze packaging: Cardboard and paper care: dishwasher safe / hand wash recommended JICON wares all come presented in their own box. Making them the perfect gift. Important: To ensure this ware is right for you, please read more information below about how the JICON glazes will age and gain a patina of use over time. The semi-mat texture and the milky whiteness of the glaze (known as haku-ji) combine to allow the signs of use to emerge. The appreciation of this patina taps into the deep concept of appreciating the passage of time that is so essential to Japanese culture.
