Japanese Porcelain Mino Ware Rice Bowl Chawan Vtg White Blue Plant Vine Tea Y502 lacquer plate 28 cm long x

28 cm long x

This is a traditional Japanese folding fan called sensu

It is in the shape of a black koi fish with an open mouth

It is likely to have been used for a restaurant or cafe

Japanese Porcelain Mino Ware Rice Bowl Chawan Vtg White Blue Plant Vine Tea Y502 lacquer plate 28 cm long xVintage Japanese Porcelain Rice Bowl This item is a vintage Japanese Mino Ware porcelain rice bowl. This wide mouthed small bowl is white with a blue design commonly known as "Shepard's Purse" that contains leaves, vines, and clusters of seeds. It can also be used for side dishes or as a chawan for drinking tea. Rice bowls are made to be lightweight and held in one hand (thumb on rim, other fingers on foot). White, blue Porcelain C1970 Item weight: