Nishiki Sakura Donburi Rice Bowl with Lid 7.2 in Plate Set Handcrafted by skilled Japanese artisans

Handcrafted by skilled Japanese artisans using traditional Kutani ware techniques

This is a set of five sauce plates of lovely cats with a unique expression drawn with a delicate touch

which is attached directly to the inner wall

an auspicious combination in Japanese culture

is made using a technique called takidori

Nishiki Sakura Donburi Rice Bowl with Lid 7.2 in Plate Set Handcrafted by skilled Japanese artisansThis regular sized Japanese donburi rice bowl features sakura, or cherry blossoms, framed by dark blue, lattice like patterns, all rendered in the traditional nishiki e style. Nishiki e, meaning "brocade picture," is a multi colored woodblock print technique that revolutionized ukiyo e during the Edo period (16031868 CE), when most prints were in black and white. The lid helps keep the food warm and steams the ingredients, ensuring the dish remains