Japanese Ceramic Bowl Kobachi Vtg Nabe Side Dish Bamboo Leaves Light Brown Y165 jade The top is open for

The top is open for easy access

Slight stains and scratches

Kanji on the box: 中村勘九郎 Nakamura Kankuro

5 cm long x 9 cm tall

Title: Iwai Hanshiro Bando Mitsugoro

Japanese Ceramic Bowl Kobachi Vtg Nabe Side Dish Bamboo Leaves Light Brown Y165 jade The top is open forVintage Japanese Ceramic Nabe Bowl This vintage Japanese ceramic small bowl (kobachi) is light brown and white with a brown bamboo leaves at the center. This type of bowl is generally used for retrieving food from nabe hot pot, shabu shabu, or other shared dishes. It is to catch any drips or be used as a dipping bowl (as in the case of shabu shabu). The tapered part of the rim is to grip like a handle for easy lifting and maneuvering at the dining