Japanese Arita Porcelain Bowl Kobachi Vtg Side Dish Blue White Shippo PY961 hexagon This unique antique storage box

This unique antique storage box with a vertical fitted lid with knob is made for a five piece set of Buddhist altar fittings (gokusoku) that go inside a butsudan

Some wrinkles on back

Japanese pot

66 cm long x 43 cm wide

Japanese Arita Porcelain Bowl Kobachi Vtg Side Dish Blue White Shippo PY961 hexagon This unique antique storage boxVintage Japanese Porcelain Bowl This is a vintage Japanese porcelain small bowl (kobachi). A white glazed base with a striking bright blue design and brown rim, this bowl features the traditional shippo pattern. The outside edge has a subtle octagonal shape while the inside is round with a flat bottom. It is the right size for side dishes such as small salads, steamed dishes (vegetables, fish, tofu), small portions of fried foods, as well as desserts.