A meoto pair of rice bowls painted with rabbits running across a moonlit night.

Rabbits Drawn with a Soft Touch
Painted with a soft touch, the endearing rabbits seem almost ready to leap out. On the dark brown clay, milky-white hakeme (brush-stroke) marks are drawn — a piece full of charm and warmth.

Conversation at the Table
As you imagine the many scenes drawn from the tip of the craftsman’s brush, conversation is sure to flow even at everyday meals.

About Arita Ware
Arita ware is the origin of Japanese porcelain. In 1616, under the rule of the Saga domain lord Naoshige Nabeshima, pottery stone was found in what is now Saga Prefecture and production began. Because the wares were made in Arita and shipped from the port of Imari, they are also known as Imari ware. Carried to Europe by the Dutch East India Company — the only trading partner permitted during Japan’s period of national seclusion — the porcelain was called “white gold” and furnished the courts of royalty and nobility.

What Is a Meoto Pair?
A meoto pair is a set of two vessels intended to be used together by two people, most often a couple. In Japan it is a long-standing form of gift for a wedding, an anniversary, or a new home — the pair itself carries the wish.

Why a Paulownia Box
Paulownia wood is light, resists moisture and insects, and moves with changes in humidity — which is why it has been used in Japan for centuries to store what is valuable. A piece delivered in a paulownia box arrives ready to give, and the box itself is part of the gift.

Contents and Dimensions
Rice bowl × 2, booklet, paulownia box.
Diameter: 12cm / Height: 5.2cm / Weight 140g
As each piece is handmade, slight variations in size may occur.