Bowls

Japanese Bowls - Endless Possibility in Simplicity

One of the simplest innovations in engineering and design, Japanese bowls have been used for innumerable purposes, starting with tea. Tea was first introduced to Japanese monks who studied in Chinese Buddhist monasteries during the 8th century, and handle-free tea bowls made from clay were first used to pass the hot and stimulating beverage from one monk to another as an act of communion. By the late 1900s, fashionable women were learning the intricacies of the tea ceremony as part of their cultural education, and all of England was sipping from delicate and ornately decorated china teacups.

A global appreciation for Japanese bowls has led to their many uses today: eating, drinking, decorative storage for small household items, or simply as an artful piece in a home. Large Japanese bowls are perfect for individual servings of noodle or rice dishes or miso soup. Or use a set of small, shallow Japanese bowls for various dipping sauces or desserts. Surprise your guests with a table full of eclectic Japanese bowls at your next dinner party, and watch as the dishes easily become a conversation piece. Whether your meal is inspired by the traditional stylings of Japanese bowls and dinnerware, or you'd just like to add something unique to the table, using just one or a collection from the Japanese bowls listed here is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Fill a Japanese bowl with floating candles or fresh cut flowers for the middle of the dining table to complete the look.

From fine, flawless porcelain to rustic bowls in earthy colors that rest solidly in the hands, you'll find an unparalleled collection of Japanese bowls here. Take a moment to browse through, and you'll come away inspired.

MUSEUM Quality LG 196Os MASHIKO Japan POTTERY Bowl VASE
MUSEUM Quality LG 196Os MASHIKO Japan POTTERY Bowl VASE
   US $888.00
Signed LACQUER Wood NEWinBOX Japan LG Footed BOWL Shôwa
Signed LACQUER Wood NEWinBOX Japan LG Footed BOWL Shôwa
   US $399.00
VOLCANIC Glaze MASHIKO 6Os Pottery BOWL Japan NEWinBOX
VOLCANIC Glaze MASHIKO 6Os Pottery BOWL Japan NEWinBOX
   US $68.00
ANTIQUE IMARI JAPAN FLUTED shallow BOWL PLATE CHARGER
ANTIQUE IMARI JAPAN FLUTED shallow BOWL PLATE CHARGER
   US $150.00
Incredibly RARE Okinawa VINTAGE Modern JAPAN Glass BOWL
Incredibly RARE Okinawa VINTAGE Modern JAPAN Glass BOWL
   US $398.00
A 19th Century Imari Bowl From Japan
A 19th Century Imari Bowl From Japan
   US $249.99
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SIGNED Okina Noh THEATER Mask LACQUER WOOD Japan BOWL
SIGNED Okina Noh THEATER Mask LACQUER WOOD Japan BOWL
   US $188.00
Antique LEFTON CHINA Kidney Shaped Bowl 24k Gold JAPAN
Antique LEFTON CHINA Kidney Shaped Bowl 24k Gold JAPAN
   US $19.99
Pair Japan Japanese Imari Bowl Plate Bright Enamels
Pair Japan Japanese Imari Bowl Plate Bright Enamels
   US $95.00
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