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.

Vintage famile rose Peacock Bowl Made In Japan
Vintage famile rose Peacock Bowl Made In Japan
   US $95.00
Antique Handpainted Floral Bowl Japan Blue Gold Green
Antique Handpainted Floral Bowl Japan Blue Gold Green
   US $49.95
Antique Occupied Japan set of 8 bowls
Antique Occupied Japan set of 8 bowls
   US $49.99
UNIQUE VINTAGE MADE IN JAPAN RICE BOWL LUSTER GLAZE
UNIQUE VINTAGE MADE IN JAPAN RICE BOWL LUSTER GLAZE
   US $19.95
VINTAGE HP JAPAN IMARI BOWLS PAIR B6
VINTAGE HP JAPAN IMARI BOWLS PAIR B6
   US $50.00
Japan Tea bowl Old AKA RAKU TSUBOTSUBO CHAWAN Edo era
Japan Tea bowl Old AKA RAKU TSUBOTSUBO CHAWAN Edo era
   US $2,200.00
Japan Tea bowl KURO ORIBE KUTSU CHAWAN Edo period w box
Japan Tea bowl KURO ORIBE KUTSU CHAWAN Edo period w box
   US $900.00
Antique LEFTON CHINA Kidney Shaped Bowl 24k Gold JAPAN
Antique LEFTON CHINA Kidney Shaped Bowl 24k Gold JAPAN
   US $9.99
Mashiko Pottery Bowl 1960s yet New Rare Japan Tenmoku
Mashiko Pottery Bowl 1960s yet New Rare Japan Tenmoku
   US $1,000.00
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