Bizen-ware Rinka (scalloped-rim) bowl

This is a Bizen "rinka" (scalloped-rim) bowl by Junpei Kaneshige, the eldest son of Kosuke Kaneshige, a leading master of the Kaneshige lineage. It is a convenient, well-sized bowl, perfect for serving a side dish. The well-melted yellow sesame glaze accents the scalloped edges, perfectly complementing the rich, textured clay. The interior features a practical "hidasuki" (fire-cord) marking—not a decorative mark from stacking, but one that absorbs moisture during use, creating an exquisite, weathered aesthetic over time. Whether moistened before serving or naturally through use, you can enjoy the classic Bizen transformation of the clay's character; it is a "beautiful vessel" that reliably supports your cuisine and enhances the dining table. Paper box
Diameter 16.5cm × Diameter 16.5cm × Height 5.8cm Junpei Kaneshige was born in Komaba, Tokyo in 1972 as the eldest son of Kosuke Kaneshige. He graduated from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Waseda University in 1994. In 2000, he completed a graduate program in sculpture at Long Island University in New York, and upon returning to Japan, he studied under his father, Kosuke Kaneshige.