Japanese Ceramic Bowl Kobachi Owan Vtg Katakuchi Nimono Nabe Green Brown Y127 grey Meato: The mark in the

Meato: The mark in the center of the bottom of the plate was supported shape in the kiln during firing

It is likely a background for a larger design

Design: Small birds and flowers (Platycodon grandiflorus)

Carving marks

Japanese Ceramic Bowl Kobachi Owan Vtg Katakuchi Nimono Nabe Green Brown Y127 grey Meato: The mark in theVintage Japanese Ceramic Small Bowl This item is a vintage Japanese ceramic small bowl, or kobachi. This weighty small bowl is a textured brown on the outside with a brown and slight greenish tint on the inside. The inside of the bowl features a very simple line pattern at the bottom. There is a tiny spout on the lip of this bowl lending it the name katakuchi, its use being from pouring out liquid from steamed vegetables to being used in tea