Wave Motif with Pine and Plum Blossom Chawanmushi Bowl MAKER_Tanaka Toubou the pairing of cats and

the pairing of cats and butterflies is an auspicious motif

In the language of flowers

making the most of the distinctive texture of porcelain

Rooted in Japanese tradition and filled with auspicious symbolism

The clay is layered in a spiral pattern

Wave Motif with Pine and Plum Blossom Chawanmushi Bowl MAKER_Tanaka Toubou the pairing of cats andEnjoy delicious chawanmushi, Japanese steamed egg custard, in this beautiful Arita ware chawanmushi bowl. The pairing of deep navy blue reminiscent of the sea over a faint blue sky is punctuated with a thick gold accent that seems to express a bright horizon. An auspicious wave pattern is highlighted on each side by a double motif of plum blossoms and pine trees. The round shape of the bowl is inspired by a small gourd called hisago, which elegantly