This is a beautiful Japanese ceramic katakuchi bowl with a calming ash glaze finish. It has an oval shape, approximately 19cm long and 16cm wide, with a spout for easy pouring. Perfect for dressings, dipping sauces, and even as a vessel for sake or soba noodle dipping sauce. This particular bowl was once used in a Michelin-starred soba restaurant to serve sake. It's a masterpiece that combines the warmth of artisan craftsmanship with functional beauty. Since similar items are no longer widely available, it also holds vintage value. 【Size】 Long side: approx. 19cm Short side: approx. 16cm Height: approx. 5cm Holds 280cc to the spout. 【Condition】 No chips or cracks. There are some glaze unevenness and pinholes from the manufacturing process, which can be enjoyed as unique characteristics of handmade pottery. 【Shipping】 Carefully packaged with cushioning material and shipped via courier service. #JapaneseTableware #MinoWare #KatakuchiBowl #SakeVessel #SobaDippingSauceBowl #VintageTableware #PotteryLife #HandmadePottery #JapaneseModernInterior #ArtisanPottery #SakeLover #SubstituteForSobaChoko #SpoutedBowl #TableCoordination