This is a lacquered bowl made by the long-established Yamanaka lacquerware maker, Gato Mikio Store, using a potter's wheel (rokuro). The rounded, heartwarming form of the bowl is impressive, it fits gently in your hand, and is perfect for everyday use. It's lovely to have a set for the whole family, and it's also recommended to choose one as your "My Bowl". The full capacity is about 360ml. It's the perfect size for ochazuke, miso soup with plenty of ingredients, tonjiru, and oshiruko. The diameter is about 11cm and the height is about 7cm, not too small and not too big, it fits comfortably in the hand and is easy to use for both men and women. The bowl, which conveys the gentle warmth of wood, has the name of the material on the back. Compared to the "MATEVARI" series from Gato Mikio Store, it can be stacked and stored compactly. I purchased this new at the store for guests. I think I used it once or twice. It was stored in a dedicated cupboard in a climate-controlled pantry. There are no noticeable scratches, let alone chips or cracks, and it is in good condition. Because it is not a factory product, the patterns and sizes are slightly different. Please note that no two are exactly alike. *For entertaining guests, we also have many rice bowls, chawan, and soup bowls. We will offer a discount for combined shipping. #Search for Gon Gato Mikio Store Japanese tableware soup bowl Gato Mikio Store Size: 110 x 72 mm Capacity: 360 ml (full) Material: Natural wood (cherry) Finish: Urushi wiping 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 moved from Echizen Province to the village of Masago in Yamanaka Onsen, Kaga City. The area has a moderate humidity throughout the year, making it suitable for drying lacquer, and has long been known as a production area for lacquerware. ■How to cut the wood What supports the delicate wood base of Yamanaka lacquerware is how the wood is cut. In many production areas, "yokogi-tori" is used, where logs are cut into planks and the wood base is taken. On the other hand, in Yamanaka, "tategi-tori" is used, where the wood is cut into rings and the wood base is taken. Because the wood base is taken without going against the direction in which the wood grows, it is less likely to warp or twist, and is suitable for precise processing. 《Almost New》【Gato Mikio Store】Yamanaka Lacquerware Soup Bowl Cherry Old Store