Japanese Porcelain Mino Ware Rice Bowl Chawan Vtg White Blue Plant Vine Tea Y506 card holder Flower vase shape

Flower vase shape

Kanji on the body

The men are posing outside so a building and some bicycles can be seen in the background

Discoloration on the metal items

Japanese Porcelain Mino Ware Rice Bowl Chawan Vtg White Blue Plant Vine Tea Y506 card holder Flower vase shapeVintage Japanese Porcelain Rice Bowl This item is a vintage Japanese Mino Ware porcelain rice bowl. This wide mouthed small bowl is white with a blue design commonly known as "Shepard's Purse" that contains leaves, vines, and clusters of seeds. It can also be used for side dishes or as a chawan for drinking tea. Rice bowls are made to be lightweight and held in one hand (thumb on rim, other fingers on foot). White, blue Porcelain C1970 Item weight: