TOMOE Shallow Bowl

Timeless Porcelain Tableware by Hakusan

Hakusan is a renowned porcelain maker based in Hasami, Nagasaki—an area with over 400 years of ceramic-making history. Established in 1779 and incorporated as Hakusan Porcelain Co., Ltd. in 1958, the company is widely celebrated for its timeless designs that blend functionality, beauty, and simplicity. Hakusan's pieces have won numerous design awards and continue to be treasured both in Japan and around the world for everyday use.

Gentle Curves of the TOMOE Series

The Tomoe Series is one of Hakusan’s signature collections, characterized by its fluid, curved lines inspired by the traditional tomoe motif, a comma-like swirl with ancient roots in Japanese culture. Each piece is designed to be both visually graceful and highly functional, with a low profile and gently upturned rim that makes it ideal for everyday meals. The shallow bowl form adds versatility—perfect for serving side dishes, desserts, or small main courses.

Soft Light Blue Glaze – (Seihaku-yu)

The serene light blue color is achieved through the use of 青白釉 (seihaku-yu), a traditional celadon-inspired glaze. The translucent surface softly pools in the curves, highlighting the organic form while offering a calm and elegant presence on the table. The subtlety of the blue makes it easy to pair with other tableware, complementing both Japanese and Western meals.

Available in Three Sizes

The Tomoe Shallow Bowl comes in three convenient sizes. The Condiment Bowl is perfect for sauces, dips, or small pickles. The Small size is ideal for appetizers, desserts, or single servings of salads or fruit. The Large size works beautifully for serving shared dishes or plating a main course with minimalist elegance.

Size:
Condiment Bowl: 3.9" diameter x 1" high | 10 cm diameter x 2.5 cm high
Small: 4.9" diameter x 1.2" high | 12.5 cm diameter x 3 cm high
Large: 10" diameter x 2.2" high | 25.5 cm diameter x 5.5 cm high

Product Weight:
Condiment Bowl: 2.8 oz | 80 g
Small: 4.6 oz | 130 g
Large: 1.4 lb | 630 g

Material: Porcelain
Producer: Hakusan
Origin: Nagasaki, Japan

Usage and Care

• This product is microwave-safe. Do not set the product on any other direct heat.
• Make sure to dry completely before storing. This product is dishwasher safe.
• Food should not be stored in the product, as the porous clay could absorb the moisture and smell of the contents over time.
• Avoid any sharp temperature change on the product, as it could cause cracking.
• Do not freeze the product, as it might crack.

Domestic Orders

• Usually ships out in-stock items within 3 business days of order.
• We use FedEx, USPS Priority Mail, or USPS First Class Mail to ship our products, depending on the size and weight of the package.
• Read about the shipping information and terms in our Customer Service Page.
• Free shipping with purchase of $375 or more! (Within Continental US only. Total purchase amount to qualify excludes free shipping offer items.)

International Orders

• Usually ship out in-stock within 5 business days of order.
• We use USPS Priority Mail International for international shipping.
• We do not accept any returns for international orders. Any additional charges (including but not limited to import tax, custom fees, VAT, brokerage charge) that might incur after the order lands in the destination country must be borne by the recipient.
• Read about the shipping information and terms in our Customer Service Page.