Nishiki Peony Donburi Rice Bowl with Lid 6.5 in CATEGORY_Japanese Tea-Teacup This blue and white kobachi

This blue and white kobachi bowl features a delicate pattern of shepherd’s purse

It is handcrafted by Kinzan Kiln

This blue and white bowl features one of the signature motifs of Tobe ware

the black cat was called "fukuneko (meaning lucky cat)" and was considered a symbol of protection from evil

echoing the colors of leaves and stems

Nishiki Peony Donburi Rice Bowl with Lid 6.5 in CATEGORY_Japanese Tea-Teacup This blue and white kobachiThis small sized Japanese donburi rice bowl features peonies, 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 flavorful. It also adds