Minoru Touki Mino Ware Rice Bowl – Shironami Kujira Whale Wave Design 12.5 cm

Celebrate everyday dining with the charm of Mino Ware (美濃焼), one of Japan’s most beloved ceramic traditions. This rice bowl by Minoru Touki (みのる陶器) features the graceful Shironami Kujira (白波くじら) design, depicting a whale against stylized ocean waves in deep blue and white.

Brand: Minoru Touki
Founded in Gifu Prefecture, Minoru Touki is a long-established maker of Japanese tableware, known for combining traditional Mino-yaki craftsmanship with modern usability. Their ceramics are popular in both Japanese households and professional dining settings.

Ceramic Type: Mino Ware (Mino-yaki)
Mino Ware has been produced in Gifu for over 1,300 years. Known for its versatility, it encompasses a wide range of styles and glazes, prized for both durability and artistry. Today, it remains the most widely produced ceramic style in Japan.

Painting / Decoration Style: Sometsuke & Motif Design
The bowl features an underglaze cobalt blue design, a hallmark of Japanese sometsuke (染付) decoration, combined with a playful whale motif. The contrast of white porcelain and flowing blue wave patterns creates a refreshing maritime aesthetic.

Features & Usage
• Diameter: approx. 12.5 cm
• Height: approx. 6–7 cm
• Lightweight and durable porcelain, ideal for rice, side dishes, or desserts
• Microwave and dishwasher safe (handle gently to preserve underglaze artwork)
• Everyday practicality combined with artistic appeal

Weight (total): approx. 250–300 g

Care Notes
Avoid sudden temperature changes to protect the glaze. Use soft sponges to maintain the clarity of the whale design.

Important Note
This product is available upon customer request, which may extend the shipping time. If it becomes unavailable from the manufacturer, it may be canceled from your order.