Japanese Ceramic Bowl Kobachi Vtg Nabe Side Dish Bamboo Leaves Light Brown Y160 Kataguchi zaru Chips on the edge

Chips on the edge

It is the same design on both sides

Kanji on the lid and box: Shigara ware

It is made of beige

This is a vintage Japanese Shikishi paper (Artboard) painted hibiscus flower

Japanese Ceramic Bowl Kobachi Vtg Nabe Side Dish Bamboo Leaves Light Brown Y160 Kataguchi zaru Chips on the edgeVintage Japanese Ceramic Nabe Bowl This vintage Japanese ceramic small bowl (kobachi) is light brown and white with a brown bamboo leaves at the center. This type of bowl is generally used for retrieving food from nabe hot pot, shabu shabu, or other shared dishes. It is to catch any drips or be used as a dipping bowl (as in the case of shabu shabu). The tapered part of the rim is to grip like a handle for easy lifting and maneuvering at the dining