Rectangular Landscape and Vines Kobachi Small Bowl Plum such as washbasins

such as washbasins

these chopsticks also make excellent gifts

A large floral motif framed by karakusa (arabesque) and kanoko (fawn-spot) patterns

and white adorn its rim

Rectangular Landscape and Vines Kobachi Small Bowl Plum such as washbasinsThis indigo dyed, rectangular blue and white kobachi small bowl is crafted by Takayama, a renowned maker of Hasami porcelain. The interior of the plate is delicately decorated with a serene landscape scene, beautifully framed by the traditional octopus arabesquetako karakusapattern. This design, featuring endlessly winding vines, has long been cherished in Japan as an auspicious motif symbolizing longevity and prosperity. Despite its compact size,