A set of cheerful bowls. From a kiln that made pottery in the Kenzan* style. It takes a whole other skill set to study and create or re-create works that are not entirely of one's conception. However, when great artisans made them, the result was surprisingly impressive. Some of them have been highly valued for centuries. Metropolitan Museum owns a Kenzan-style work in their collection, whose design is similar to ours.

The bowls are light and thin, which is a fascinating contradiction to the typical heaviness associated with stoneware. They were fired at a lower temperature and joyful glaze decoration, giving them a delicate, sensitive tone.

They are great for both formal and casual use. The set is ideal for curating your table around. With matching savor, the set will make your lunch/dinner memorable. Take time and listen to the set and what they want you to put inside. They will have suggestions.


*Kenzan (Kenzan Ogata( 1663–1743)
Kenzan studied with the potter Nonomura Ninsei in Kyoto and later established his own kiln. He was one of the greatest ceramicists of the Edo period (1603-1868).
Ogata produced a distinctive style of freely brushed motifs from nature as decorative designs for pottery.