{"product_id":"kutani-yaki-rice-bowl-mejiro-bird-porcelain-chawan","title":"Kutani-yaki Rice Bowl — Hand-Painted Mejiro Bird Porcelain Chawan (White-Eye on Branch)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 hand-painted Kutani porcelain rice bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: ⌀ 10.5 × H 5.8 cm (4.13 × 2.28 in) — everyday rice-bowl size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcelain with hand-painted overglaze (no metallic gold)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-painted kiln mark on the foot; includes a Kutani-ware information card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the motif\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMejiro (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGood for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryday 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash recommended to protect the hand-painted overglaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry thoroughly before storing; avoid bleach and abrasive scrubbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet it reach room temperature before washing to avoid thermal stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Made by Tojudo \/ Kutani ware in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Ships from Japan, hand-packed for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47759214248166,"sku":"ZK-RICEBOWL-KUTANI-TOJUDO-MEJIRO","price":35.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC09827.webp?v=1781101318","url":"https:\/\/zen-kiln.com\/en-ch\/products\/kutani-yaki-rice-bowl-mejiro-bird-porcelain-chawan","provider":"ZenKiln","version":"1.0","type":"link"}