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Meoto Jiru Bowls Tokujo 120mm
Meoto Jiru Bowls Tokujo 120mm
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Why this pair
These are meoto-wan, a matched pair of soup bowls made for two people at one table. A bowl of soup finds its way to the table most days, and these are sized and shaped for exactly that. The foot ring sits a little higher than usual, giving your fingers an easy hold even when the bowl is warm from the pot. A band of Hidehira-nuri motif in gold leaf runs around the rim, understated enough for daily use.
The pattern
Hidehira-nuri is a lacquer tradition from near Hiraizumi in Iwate. Gold leaf is traditionally paired there with painted motifs set against a dark lacquer ground. On these bowls, the pattern is simplified into a single decorative band.
The workshop
Marusan Shikki has worked in Hidehira-nuri since 1904, from a workshop in Ichinoseki now in its fifth generation. Each bowl is carved from tochi (Japanese horse chestnut), then built up by hand through lacquer and gold leaf.
What to know before you buy
As with any urushi lacquerware, wash by hand in lukewarm water with a mild detergent, and keep it away from the microwave and dishwasher. For the first two to three months, start with lukewarm rather than very hot food or drink so the lacquer settles in gradually. Dry with a soft cloth, skip long soaking, and store away from direct sunlight.
Details
Sold as a pair of two bowls. Each measures W120 × D120 × H64 mm, holds about 270 ml, and weighs 100g. Kept in stock and shipped from Japan via DHL within about a week.
If this is the pair your everyday soup has been missing, you can order it below. Any questions on sizing or care are welcome; we read and answer every message ourselves.
Specifications
Specifications
- Category: Tableware
- Type: Bowl
- Quantity: sold as a pair (2 bowls)
- Material: Tochi (Japanese horse chestnut) wood, urushi lacquer, gold leaf
- Technique: Hidehira-nuri
- Size: W120 × D120 × H64 mm each
- Weight: 100g each
Heritage & Credentials
Heritage & Credentials
Hidehira-nuri carries a documented history and an official craft designation.
- In 1985, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry designated Hidehira-nuri itself — not any one workshop or product — a Traditional Craft (伝統的工芸品).
- Tradition links its origins to the late Heian period, with accounts describing lacquer artisans from Kyoto working in the Hiraizumi area.
- Rooted in the Hiraizumi area of Iwate, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- The traditional specification for Hidehira-nuri begins with hon-kataji, a lacquer ground built up in layers with cloth reinforcement before colour is applied.
Care & Notice
Care & Notice
This is handmade Hidehira-nuri lacquerware. A little care keeps it in daily use for years.
- Wash by hand in lukewarm water with a mild detergent. Skip abrasive sponges, the microwave, and the dishwasher.
- For the first two to three months of use, start with lukewarm rather than very hot food or drink, so the lacquer settles in gradually.
- Avoid long soaking in water.
- Dry with a soft cloth after washing, rather than air-drying.
- Store away from direct sunlight.
About Shipping
About Shipping
Every piece ships from Japan.
- We ship to the UK, the EU and Switzerland, via DHL, with tracking included.
- This sale is made under DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) terms. If import duty applies, it's billed directly to Toramonten, not to you.
- Customs authorities may contact the recipient directly, and we can't say in advance which orders this might affect.
- This piece is in stock and ships within about a week of your order.
About the workshop
About the workshop
