*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS.

This listing is for a Mino-ware bowl with plastic lid made around 10 years ago.  It is made of stoneware slip and is decorated with a traditional ‘tokusa’ pattern.  Tokusa refers to a vertical, striped pattern representing Japanese horsetail bamboo. Due to its straight growth, horsetail bamboo has been a beloved pattern since the Edo period as a lucky charm for growth and prosperity.  **Please note that the lid doesn’t snap tight onto the rim of the bowl, it’s a loose fit and doesn’t make the bowl airtight, it’s intended to cover food during microwaving.  There are two available, message us if you would like both.

Mino-ware refers to pottery produced in what was formerly the old Mino Province. Early examples of Mino-ware were predominantly ash-glazed stoneware pieces. Later however the use of the potter’s wheel, as well as a greater variety of glazes, began to characterize what is often thought to ideally represent Mino pottery today. Larger production kilns like Kozangama in Gifu Prefecture produce wares similar to Imari and Arita-ware. Various other kilns specialize in producing budget priced tableware, along with high end wares for various brand name stores and franchises around the country such as Tachikichi in Kyoto.

Sizes

Paper Box:  H.8.8cm (3.4”) x 15.8cm (6.2”) x 13.7cm (5.3”)

Bowl:  H.7.8cm (3”) x Dia.13.5cm (5.3”)

Condition

It’s an unused item in mint condition.

THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION                                                                 

**Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia:  NO SHIPPING.  Very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to these countries.  We have no plan to register at this time because the process is in some cases very expensive and complicated, plus each country has its own set of regulations and application process. 

**USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-28 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Asia:  Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-21 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico:  EMS Express 10-15 days.

**Russia:  No shipping methods available.