Meiji Suribachi Bowl, Japan, 1890s

Very beautiful, antique Suribachi (擂鉢) from the Meiji period.

Gorgeous, beautifully colored patina. A unique decorative piece, very attractive as an object in itself. Perfectly usable as a fruit or nut bowl. Dimensions: height 16.5 cm, diameter 37 cm.

Suribachi (擂鉢) is a traditional Japanese kitchen utensil used for grinding and mixing ingredients. Typically, it is a shallow earthenware bowl with a ribbed interior.