This ash-glazed ramen bowl and spoon set display a rustic, traditional feel through the ancient style of glazing used. Mino ware artisans have been using various forms of ash in pottery glazes for centuries, primarily to take advantage of the subtle color and texture changes that ash glazing denotes. In these examples, the ash glazing is further enhanced with purposeful white brush marks.
The ramen bowl and spoon use a twin-glazing method to create depth and character, most evident in the distinctive cross-border look. The wide, fluted ramen bowl sits solidly on a broad pedestal base, and it is deep enough to handle even a hearty portion of ramen. Like the bowl, the matching spoon has been given a flat, broad bottom surface, allowing it to rest peacefully on a table or plate. The versatility of this set makes it ideal for limitless culinary purposes, far beyond traditional soups.