Hakuboku Bowl - 270 x 79mm

Ryuji Mitani

• Introduction

  I am a Hakuboku Bowl - 270 x 79mm. I hold a meal that is shared, generous, and grounded. A serving bowl for those who don’t measure portions, just memories.

   

• Curator's Notes 

  Once, during an interview, Ryuji Mitani was told that a deep bowl has a way of making food look beautiful, even when little remains inside. That thought stayed with him, and it lives on in his Hakuboku Bowl series. Each signature bowl is finished with layers of white urushi brushed over black lacquer, with a black exterior creating contrast. It also features depth where light and texture shift across the surface. The effect is soft and imperfect, like sunlight diffused through paper.

  What I love most is how everything feels elevated inside these forms — rice, fruit, soup, even the last few bites. Their proportions and angled walls make the dish look composed and they’re the kind of bowls that draw out the beauty in food without effort.

   

  Hakuboku Bowl was curated by Stevenson Aung

   

• Designer/Maker 

   

  Maker: Ryuji Mitani

   

  Designer: Ryuji Mitani

   

• Specifications

  Dimensions: 10.6" (w) x 10.6" (l) x 3.1" (h) or 270mm (w) x 270mm (l) x 79mm (h)

   

  Weight: 1.0 lb or 0.5 kg

   

  Materials: Black Walnut, Urushi Lacquer

   

• Details
  • Handcrafted in Matsumoto, Japan
    
  • Features a black base and visible brushstrokes from the hand-applied urushi lacquer
    
  • Finished with food-safe urushi lacquer
    
  • Underside bears Mitani’s signature
    
  • Avoid soaking in water for prolonged periods
    
  • Wash gently with a soft sponge and mild dish soap
  • Rinse with warm water
    
  • Wipe with a dry cloth immediately after washing
  • Each piece is unique, with variations in lacquer opacity and brushstroke expression. For available options, please contact hello@nalatanalata.com
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