Ishikawa Rice Bowl, Japan

A simple, slab-built ceramic rice bowl made in Komono Town, Mie Prefecture. The bowl measures 12.5 cm in diameter by 6.5 cm high and retains the quiet irregularities of hand construction. Each piece is handmade using a slab-building technique; subtle distortions or warping may appear, and small black spots can occur where iron in the clay concentrates. Not microwave safe. Dishwasher safe, but hand washing is recommended.