Tobe-yaki Japan Ceramic Rice Bowl

Dimension: 12*H7cm 260ml

Material: Porcelain - Tobe ware

Origin: Made in Japan

This rice bowl have 4 different patterns, all representative motifs of Tobe ware. The shade of indigo gives a sense of modern taste. You can feel the warmth of hand-painting from the patterns using nature motifs.

The size is comfortable to serve rice for everybody. The simple yet traditional design makes white rice looks appetizing. It is perfectly durable, suitable for long-term use.

Tobe-yaki (砥部焼) is produced around the city of Tobe on the island of Shikoku. Made with fragments of Iyo sharpening stones, it was established in 1777 by the Ozu domain. Through the Edo period (1603-1868), Tobe ware was independently manufactured. During the Meiji period (1868-1912), technology from famous production areas such as Karatsu and Seto led Tobe ware to develop swiftly.

Tobe is the leading ceramic area in the Shikoku region, located along the Japanese Median Tectonic Line, famous for its abundant pottery material. Tobe ware features a beautiful white transparent ceramic texture. Compared to Arita ware, it possesses a light gray nuance.