Egg Bowl Quail

The palm-sized, egg-shaped bowl is also a long running series of monohanako. You can use them for pickles, seasonings, nuts, or olives. At home we use this bowl to make a savory steamed egg dish called chawanmushi.

Iron contained in the clay rises to the surface giving the impression of a quail egg. The earthen, matte finish references Karatsu’s sandy, rough soil. Enjoy the mineral rich warmth of its appearance at the table.

Hanako makes each piece by hand, one by one. Slight variations in size, shape, color, and surface are inherent to the process. We hope you will embrace these small differences as characteristics that give each piece individuality and character, making them all the more lovable.