Japanese Arita Ware Porcelain Bowl Kobachi Vtg Side Dish White Blue Square PY975 silk Kanji on the lid: plate

Kanji on the lid: plate

Characters on the back: 本願寺 honganji Hongwanji (Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha)

They are also often found at the front of homes or near doorways with the lid off to gather any negativity that may try to enter

8cm long x 10

3 cm tall (mouth 10

Japanese Arita Ware Porcelain Bowl Kobachi Vtg Side Dish White Blue Square PY975 silk Kanji on the lid: plateVintage Japanese Porcelain Small Bowl This is a vintage Japanese Arita Ware porcelain small bowl (kobachi). In a unique obling shape, this bowl is mostly white with a prominent blue square at the inside center with four small turquoise dots ringed in red. 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. There is a maker's mark on the bottom. White,