White Chrysanthemum Kobachi Small Bowl MOTIF_"Karakusa" Arabesque named for the glaze’s shading

named for the glaze’s shading that resembles a sea of clouds

provides the perfect backdrop for bold brushstrokes in brown and white

they are intended to add color to ordinary daily life

These Japanese plates are decorated with pretty flowers from one of the popular “brilliant flower" series

The bright design resembles blooming flowers

White Chrysanthemum Kobachi Small Bowl MOTIF_"Karakusa" Arabesque named for the glaze’s shadingThis chrysanthemum shaped Japanese small bowl features a matte white color, overlaid with a white speckled glaze that looks like snow. It is made of Hasami ware, which is widely known as light, durable and easy to use among Japanese tableware, and is an indispensable stoneware in both restaurants and homes. Chrysanthemum is a shape often used in Japanese tableware. Chrysanthemums have meanings such as "love" and "true strength" and are known as an