Straw Pattern Chawanmushi Bowl ORIGIN_Metal Craft known as sakasa Fuji in

known as sakasa Fuji in Japanese

being made of porcelain

as you can see the painted sections are slightly thickened

Combining the Shigaraki style yakishime(high-fired unglazed ceramics) and the traditional somenishiki

its rounded shape fits comfortably in your hands

Straw Pattern Chawanmushi Bowl ORIGIN_Metal Craft known as sakasa Fuji inEnjoy delicious chawanmushi, Japanese steamed egg custard, in this beautiful Arita ware chawanmushi bowl. Painted with a straw pattern called mugiwarade, rendered here in several delicate colors creating a feeling that is both intriguing and subdued. Each brush stroke starts out thick and tapers out at the end, which adds a subtle interest to this otherwise simple pattern. The shape of the bowl is inspired by an ohitsu, a traditional rice container