Aizu-nuri (Aizu lacquerware) genuine lacquerware Zoni (New Year's soup) bowls, set of 5 Hantori (flared rim) Zoni bowl set Tame-nuri (lacquer with a translucent topcoat) with black interior Molded product made of wood flour and phenolic resin Lacquer finish Urushi-za Ootsuka Lidded soup bowls 3 unused 1 with a few scratches 1 with noticeable scratches and one small chip on the rim Diameter 13.3 cm Height 6.7 cm, 10 cm including lid These are lidded bowls from Aizu-nuri, carefully finished one by one by craftsmen. The "Hantori" shape has a flared rim. Perfect for Zoni soup, small donburi (rice bowls), or when you want to add a touch of specialness. The beauty of Tame-nuri is that the two layers create a color with depth. The transparency of the lacquer will gradually increase with use. About a year after purchase, the color of the lower layer will begin to appear brighter, and after several years, it will become more pronounced, creating a deep and mellow color. High-quality Tame-nuri lidded bowls with a thick build. Large-sized soup bowls. Ideal for New Year's Zoni soup, hearty soups like tonjiru (pork and vegetable soup) or kasujiru (fish and vegetable soup), ozoni (sweet red bean soup), shiruko (sweet red bean soup with mochi), agedashi tofu, and dishes with starchy sauces. Please understand the condition before purchasing. The box is old and has writing on it with a pen. Also listing a set of 5 wooden lacquerware soup bowls. Yoshino bowls, Zoni bowls, set of 3 are also listed. #Urushi-zaOotsuka #ZoniBowls #LacquerwareZoniBowls #AizuLacquerware #SoupBowls #TameUchiKuro #Lacquerware #Bowls #AizuNuri #AizuLacquerware #Bowls #Zoni #NewYear #HantoriBowls #HantoriZoniBowls #LacquerwareBowls