Iga Sometsuke Kobachi Small Bowl Hydrangea Gen-emon Kiln pieces are widely

Gen-emon Kiln pieces are widely regarded for their sturdiness

this porcelain ornament is embellished with fine lines of gold and traditional Japanese motifs in shades of pink and purple

or cooking pasta like macaroni

The soft colors with a light touch of gold give the picture an airy look

and side dishes such as sunomono (vinegared food) and nimono (simmered food) for 2 to 4 people

Iga Sometsuke Kobachi Small Bowl Hydrangea Gen-emon Kiln pieces are widelyThis kobachi small bowl features a flower shaped rim that opens into broad lobes before the body gradually gathers toward the foot. This movement from openness to containment gives the bowl a distinct profile, one that changes noticeably when viewed from above and from the side. Sweeping bands of gosu blue follow the vessel's contours, spreading across the interior in alternating passages of deep blue, green, and pale stoneware. Toward the center, the