Its compact form and smooth pouring spout make it as functional as it is charming. Perfect for serving dressings, soy sauce, or liquid condiments at the dining table, or for enjoying small side dishes, dips, and chilled sake. Each piece is individually wheel-thrown and hand-glazed, giving every bowl a unique depth of color and tactile warmth.
Based in Dachi-cho, Toki City, Gifu Prefecture—the heart of Mino ware—Shoto-En creates everyday tableware tailored to modern lifestyles, focusing mainly on handcrafted stoneware. By combining traditional techniques with their own refined artistic sensibility, they masterfully bring out the natural qualities of clay and glaze. Their versatile craftsmanship spans from traditional Japanese aesthetic styles to slipware, characterized by a soft, tactile warmth and rich texture.
Dimensions: Diameter 4.1 inches (10.5 cm) / Height 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) /Weight 7.1 oz (200 g)
Care Instructions: Hand wash only with warm water and a soft sponge. Not suitable for microwave, oven, or dishwasher use.