Vintage item, never used. This set of three Mino-yaki (美濃焼) mingei bowls (民芸鉢) beautifully reflects the warmth and practicality of everyday Japanese folk craft ceramics.
Produced in the Mino region of Gifu Prefecture — Japan’s largest and most historically important ceramic-producing area — these bowls embody the spirit of mingei (民芸), the Japanese folk craft movement that celebrates honest craftsmanship, simplicity, and beauty in daily-use objects.
Each bowl features a striking two-tone glaze composition, combining earthy iron-brown stoneware textures with deep olive-green glossy glaze. The natural speckling of the clay and the clean division of color create a rustic yet modern aesthetic, characteristic of postwar Japanese utilitarian pottery design.
The balanced size and durable construction make these bowls highly versatile for everyday dining. Ideal for rice, soups, side dishes, desserts, or small donburi servings, they combine functionality with understated Japanese design sensibility. Their stackable form also reflects the practical elegance often found in traditional household wares.
Presented in the original box marked 金陵特製 , this set captures the charm of vintage Japanese tableware where simplicity, texture, and usability come together naturally.
