Oribe Ceramic Bowls - Japanese Antique Tableware Pair with Phoenix Design, 1930s Mukozuke Dish

These Oribe ceramic bowls are a stunning example of Japanese antique tableware, crafted in the 1930s to bring traditional elegance and functionality to your dining experience. This pair ceramic bowls set features the distinctive Oribe green glaze, celebrated in Japan for its vibrant and unique hue. Designed originally as mukozuke dishes, these handmade stoneware bowls serve as perfect sashimi serving dishes or for other Japanese cuisine presentations, reflecting the refined aesthetics of the Japanese tea ceremony bowls.

Measuring approximately 5.1 inches (13 cm) wide, 4.1 inches (10.5 cm) deep, and 1.7 inches (4.2 cm) high, each bowl weighs about 7.4 ounces (209 grams). The slightly deeper shape enhances usability while maintaining a minimalist abstract phoenix design on the inside, a rare and beautiful feature that adds artistic value to each piece. The green glaze combined with freehand drawn lines captures the Wabi Sabi tableware philosophy, embracing imperfection and natural beauty.

These vintage ceramics are authentic 1930s Oribe pottery produced by a disciple of Furuta Oribe, linked historically to Rikyu, the founder of the Japanese tea ceremony. The condition is good with some natural discoloration over time, adding character without compromising usability.

Key features:

- Authentic Japanese antique tableware from the Momoyama period style

- Traditional Japanese bowls with distinctive Oribe green glaze

- Pair ceramic bowls set ideal for sashimi serving dish or tea ceremony use

- Handmade stoneware bowls with abstract phoenix design inside

- Mukozuke dish use with slightly deeper shape for versatile dining

- Lightweight at just 7.4oz (209g) each for easy handling

- Dimensions: H 1.7in × W 5.1in × D 4.1in (approx. H4.2cm × W13cm × D10.5cm)

- Vintage condition with natural signs of age enhancing charm

This set is perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of Japanese vintage ceramics or anyone looking to enhance their dining table with historical craftsmanship and artistic design. Each bowl tells a story rooted in centuries-old tradition and is ready to be used or displayed as a conversation piece.

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