Covered in a clean, faintly warm white glaze, this bowl is the kind of piece you reach for without thinking — simple enough to suit any food, present enough to notice. The glaze sits smooth but not mechanical. Shinji Akane forms and glazes 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: Shinji Akane Size: 15 × 8.1 cm (5.9 × 3.2 in) Because each piece is individually made, slight variations in form and glaze are the mark of a true handmade object.
