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Japanese-made porcelain
The title is Aizome Benizome Kumimieshiwan (藍染紅染組飯碗).
This is a bowl created by Shomura Ken.
Meshiwan is a Japanese rice-bowl, whose mouth is wide to hold lots of rice and makes it easier for us to eat.
It is a set of two bowls (Indigo 1 pc, Crimson 1 pc).
Meoto-chawan in Japanese which means paired bowls for a married couple.
About size, big and a bit small, and it's also finished in different colors.
It's considered a lucky charm in Japan.
Indigo
Height : 6.5 cm
Diameter : 11.8 cm
Crimson
Height : 6 cm
Diameter : 10.8 cm
Shomura-san is awarded the Medal with Yellow Ribbon for dedication to the pottery industry. He has a skilled dyeing technique based on the Arita ware craftsmanship.