Petaled Rim Abundant Vines Kobachi Small Bowl MOTIF_Nots "Musubi" they cleverly resemble the flower’s

they cleverly resemble the flower’s stamens

The gold surface is forever intriguing

and coaxed upward

This rectangular blue and white plate features simple tokusa stripes

more clearly engraved than blown glass

Petaled Rim Abundant Vines Kobachi Small Bowl MOTIF_Nots "Musubi" they cleverly resemble the flower’sThis elegant kobachi small bowl is crafted by Takayama, renowned for Hasami porcelain. In the classic blue and white of sometsuke, it features an interior pattern of richly swirling scrollwork, with additional vine like arabesques toward the rim. This beautifully contrasts with a simple exterior of simple karakusa budding vines. Vine motifs have long been cherished in Japan for their symbolism of longevity and prosperity. The rim is shaped to resemble