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Kutani-yaki Rice Bowl — Hand-Painted Mejiro Bird Porcelain Chawan (White-Eye on Branch)

$60.00 CAD

Low stock: 2 left

  • Porcelain
  • Hand-wash only
  • Made in Japan

A hand-painted Kutani-yaki (Kutani ware) rice bowl from the Kutani studio Tōjudō in Ishikawa, decorated with a row of mejiro — Japanese white-eyes — perched together along a branch, finished with a fine blue line at the rim. Kutani porcelain is known for its lively overglaze painting, and these plump little green-and-yellow birds are full of character.

What you get

  • 1 hand-painted Kutani porcelain rice bowl
  • Size: ⌀ 10.5 × H 5.8 cm (4.13 × 2.28 in) — everyday rice-bowl size
  • Porcelain with hand-painted overglaze (no metallic gold)
  • Hand-painted kiln mark on the foot; includes a Kutani-ware information card

About the motif

Mejiro (目白) like to line up shoulder-to-shoulder on a branch — so closely that Japanese even has an expression, "mejiro-oshi," for things packed tightly together. A bowl of little white-eyes perched in a row is a quietly cheerful, companionable image to meet at the breakfast table.

Good for

Everyday rice, donburi, small soups, cereal, or ice cream; a thoughtful gift for bird lovers, a housewarming, or anyone who likes Japanese tableware with a story. Each bowl is hand-painted, so brushwork varies slightly — part of its character.

Care

  • Hand wash recommended to protect the hand-painted overglaze
  • Dry thoroughly before storing; avoid bleach and abrasive scrubbers
  • Let it reach room temperature before washing to avoid thermal stress

• Made by Tojudo / Kutani ware in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln.

About ZenKiln — A Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. We work closely with the kilns, workshops, and makers featured in our shop — each one disclosed in our About section — and hand-pack every piece in Japan for safe delivery worldwide.

📦 Ships from Japan, hand-packed for safe delivery.

Details & dimensions

Material: Porcelain (Kutani-yaki, hand-painted overglaze — no metallic gold)
Maker: Tōjudō (陶寿堂), Ishikawa Prefecture — Kutani-yaki
Motif: Mejiro (目白 / Japanese white-eye) birds on a branch; fine blue rim line
Form: Rice bowl (chawan)
Dimensions: ⌀ 10.5 × H 5.8 cm (4.13 × 2.28 in)
Foot: hand-painted kiln mark
Included: Kutani-ware information card
Origin: Made in Japan — Ishikawa Prefecture
Capacity + weight: to be captured on first dispatch

Shipping, duties & delivery

Ships from Japan.

Orders are usually processed within 1–3 business days after payment is confirmed.

Estimated delivery times vary by destination and may be affected by customs clearance, holidays, or carrier delays.

Buyers are responsible for customs duties, VAT, and import taxes that may apply in the destination country.

Packaging & gifting

Cushioned with protective wrapping and a Kutani-ware information card.

Fragile item additionally packed for safe international delivery from Japan.

Care instructions

Hand wash recommended to protect the hand-painted overglaze. Dishwasher: not recommended.

Dry thoroughly before storing; avoid bleach and abrasive scrubbers. Let the bowl reach room temperature before washing to avoid thermal stress.

Because each bowl is hand-painted, slight variations in brushwork are part of its character.

Returns / damage support

Because many of our items are handmade, fragile, and shipped internationally from Japan, we do not accept returns or exchanges for change of mind, incorrect size expectations, or personal preference unless otherwise stated on the product page.

If your item arrives damaged, defective, or significantly different from the description, please contact us within 7 days of delivery with clear photos of the item and packaging.

Cancellations are accepted within 12 hours of purchase.

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