Straw Pattern Chawanmushi Bowl ORIGIN_Metal Craft enhancing the beauty of the

enhancing the beauty of the tableware it accompanies

as you can see the painted sections are slightly thickened

being made of porcelain

Daikokuten

a traditional floral design

Straw Pattern Chawanmushi Bowl ORIGIN_Metal Craft enhancing the beauty of theEnjoy 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