Hiromu Tobimatsu Tea Bowl, White

This rice bowl, with its soft white porcelain expression, gently catches the light and enhances the colors of the food, bringing a crisp, clean feel to the table. The application of the glaze and the subtle undulations of the vessel impart the warmth of handmade craftsmanship, soothing the mind with each use.

Hirotaka Tobimatsu primarily creates lighting fixtures under the name Tobimatsu Token, and the thin porcelain used for these lighting fixtures is also used here. This porcelain is light yet conveys a crisp tension when held, and is renowned for its smooth feel on the lips. The line from the inside to the outer rim is understated and delicate. Yet, it possesses a universality that naturally blends into modern life.

It is beautiful not only as a rice bowl but also as a small bowl for serving seasonal fruits or side dishes like ohitashi. Even when multiple bowls are arranged together, they do not feel overwhelming, making this a vessel you will naturally want to pick up in your daily life.