This is a soup bowl made with a potter's wheel by Gato Mikio Shoten, a long-established maker of Yamanaka lacquerware. The rounded, comforting form of this vessel is striking. It fits gently in your hand and is perfect for everyday use. Having a set of these for your family in one design would create a lovely sense of unity, and we also recommend choosing one as your personal "My Bowl." The full capacity is approximately 360ml. This is a good size for ochazuke (rice with tea), miso soup with plenty of ingredients, tonjiru (pork and vegetable soup), or oshiruko (sweet red bean soup). With a diameter of approximately 11cm and a height of approximately 7cm, it's not too small and not too big, making it a comfortable size for both men and women that fits snugly in the hand. The bowl, which conveys the gentle warmth of wood, has the name of the wood engraved on the back. Compared to Gato Mikio Shoten's "MATEVARI" series, these can be stacked compactly for storage. I purchased this new at the store for entertaining guests. I believe I used it once or twice. It has been stored in a dedicated cupboard in a climate-controlled pantry. There are no chips or cracks, and no noticeable scratches; it is in good condition. Please note that as these are not factory-produced items, there may be slight variations in pattern and size. Each one is unique. *As I have many other bowls for entertaining, including rice bowls and soup bowls, I am happy to offer a discount for combined shipping. Please search for #ゴン我戸幹男商店 Japanese tableware, soup bowl, Gato Mikio Shoten Size: 110 x 72 mm Capacity: 360 ml (full) Material: Natural wood (cherry) Finish: Wipe lacquer Production area: Ishikawa Prefecture Price: 6,600 yen ■What is Yamanaka Lacquerware? The history of Yamanaka lacquerware began in the Azuchi-Momoyama period when a group of woodworkers from Echizen Province migrated to a village called Masago in Yamanaka Onsen, Kaga City. Due to the moderate humidity throughout the year, which is ideal for drying lacquer, it has long been known as a production area for lacquerware. ■How wood is cut The delicate woodcraft of Yamanaka lacquerware is supported by its unique method of cutting wood. In many production areas, logs are cut into planks to create the wood pieces ("yokobiki" or cross-cutting). In contrast, Yamanaka cuts wood into rings to obtain the wood pieces ("tatebiki" or radial cutting). Because the wood is cut in the direction it grew, it is less prone to warping or twisting and is suitable for intricate processing. 《Almost New》【Gato Mikio Shoten】Yamanaka Lacquerware Soup Bowl, Cherry Wood, Long-established Maker