The Japanese believe that eating is a holistic experience where the dishes you eat off, the atmosphere of your dining room, the details of the table decor, and the food come together in a single experience. "Moritsuke" is the Japanese art of food plating. They pay particular attention to presenting each course or dish in an appropriate, visually appealing plate or bowl. With this comes the appreciation of "wabi sabi" design - an enjoyment of natural and more organic shapes, not necessarily perfect symmetry.
This Japanese serving bowl is crafted out of ceramic. Simple, with a textured and tactile design on the outside, and an irregular wave-like design on the top lip, the inside surface is smooth. The overall finish is a subtle gloss, and the colour is black. It is 20 cm in diameter and just over 7 cm height. The dish is microwave safe, with a solid feel to it. Not just a dish for eastern food, the bowl makes a perfect serving bowl for side dishes, salads, broth, or similar foods.
