Onimaru Takatori Ceramic Deep Udon Bowl
£70.00 per item
A finely handcrafted deep bowl of Takatori ware featuring layered glazes.
This deep, substantial bowl is ideal for serving soup noodles, rice with toppings and small shared dishes.
The clay sourced from the kiln’s local area is remarkably fine and vitrifies densely during firing. The character of the clay allows vessels to be thrown thin while remaining watertight. After firing at temperatures exceeding 1,200°C, each piece is cooled slowly over three days to prevent thermal shock. Takatori ware is said to have seven glazes. The skilful layering of multiple glazes is one of the hallmarks of the craft and Onimaru Setsuzan Kiln is particularly celebrated for its tea utensils that highlight these techniques.
Ø20 x 12 cm
Kyūshū and Okinawa
This is Japan’s south-west region including the island of Kyūshū and the sub-tropical island chain of Okinawa. Kyūshū was an early centre of Japanese civilization, and offers many historic treasures, modern cities and volcanic natural beauty. It is home to the ports of Kagoshima, Nagasaki and Fukuoka, the porcelain manufacturing centre in Arita and the Tanegashima Space Center launch site.
