{"title":"Collectible vintage pieces","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentic Japanese objects, curated over the years. Each piece is unique, steeped in history and artisanal craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis selection brings together vintage items found in Japan throughout the travels of Léonard, founder of Dogou, and his family. Bowls, vases, teapots, lacquered trays: every piece was genuinely used in a Japanese home or workshop before joining this collection. Nothing is made to order or mass-produced—a found object is an object that already exists, with its own history and its own signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection changes over time. A sold piece will not necessarily be replaced by an identical model: this is the very nature of vintage, where each object is unique. Ceramics cracked by decades of use, lacquerware whose color has been revealed where hands have touched it, wood patinated by time—these marks are not flaws; they tell the story of the object's life before it arrived at your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those seeking a bowl, a vase, or a tray that exists nowhere else, where craft and material are the only reference points.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"service-a-sake-en-ceramique-emaillee-brun-mouchete-piece-vintage-japonaise-1-tokkuri-2-ochoko","title":"Oxblood Glaze Sake Set","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis sake set is a silent demonstration of what Japanese ceramics do better than anyone else: transforming the humblest material into an object of haunting beauty. The \u003cstrong\u003eshinsha\u003c\/strong\u003e glaze, obtained through the oxidation of copper in the kiln, produces that deep, vibrant red known as \"oxblood,\" which exists nowhere else in the mineral world. Its nuances shift with the light, moving from burgundy to purple, from ruby to plum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe gradient toward pearl gray at the neck of the carafe and the rims of the cups is no accident: it is the signature of the fire, the area where the heat was slightly different and the glaze reacted accordingly. Each piece in this set is therefore different from the others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA complete set for two, it invites sharing and slowing down. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly one available\u003c\/strong\u003e, for a table that deserves the exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53328392421709,"sku":"VIN-001","price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/Service_Sake.heic?v=1785997239"},{"product_id":"bol-japonais-emaille-brun","title":"Brown glazed Japanese bowl","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe gesture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts shape fits naturally in the hands, for rice, miso soup, or tea. This is a bowl designed for everyday use, not for sitting behind a display case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it's different\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drips visible on the brown glaze are not an added decorative effect: they come from a traditional technique where the artisan applies an iron-rich glaze, then allows gravity and temperature to work during firing. The glaze becomes liquid and moves slowly along the walls before setting. The lighter areas reveal the hotter parts of the kiln, while the darker areas indicate faster cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this bowl instead of a new mass-produced one\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, this unpredictability is part of the beauty sought in ceramics: one does not look for two identical pieces, but a successful interaction between material and fire. This is a vintage piece, available in a single copy: the pattern you see will not be repeated on another bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy I chose it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I love tableware that doesn't try to demand all the attention. I liked this bowl for its simple, warm appearance, with its brown glaze and variations that give it a unique presence. It is the kind of piece that can be used every day, yet still brings something to the table. For me, that is exactly what a beautiful everyday object should be.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll love it if\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eyou are looking for a piece of tableware to actually use, not just display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eyou are sensitive to the irregularities that make every ceramic unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eyou like the idea of a vintage object rather than a new series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eyou accept careful maintenance: hand wash, no dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's probably not for you if\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eyou are looking for several identical bowls for a complete table setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eyou prefer tableware that can be put in the dishwasher and microwave without a second thought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium-sized bowl, ideal for rice, miso soup, or tea. Hand wash to preserve the glaze and patina; avoid sudden thermal shocks and, for an antique piece, use caution with the microwave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA vintage piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bowl is a vintage collector's item, available in a single copy: once sold, this specific drip pattern will no longer be available at Dogou.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53366751035725,"sku":"CHA-004","price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/Bol-matcha-vert.heic?v=1785997190"},{"product_id":"bol-japonais-cendre-ancien-vintage","title":"Antique ash-glazed Japanese bowl, Vintage Collector's Piece","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"539\"\u003eThis antique Japanese bowl embodies the everyday aesthetic cherished by Japanese craftsmanship: a discreet beauty born from use. Its ash-toned glaze, punctuated by deep brown nuances and mineral micro-textures, reveals the result of traditional kiln firing where flame and material engage in a free dialogue. Each variation in color tells a specific moment of the firing; no area is perfectly uniform, and that is precisely where its charm lies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eThe slightly open shape naturally invites the hand. The raw, deliberately contrasted foot serves as a reminder that the object is not merely decorative but designed for living: eating, drinking, serving. This bowl belongs to those Japanese utensils that accompany one's daily movements for years until they become familiar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"981\"\u003eA vintage collector's item, available in a single copy, it already carries a history and will continue its own in your kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e this vintage ceramic piece should be hand-washed to preserve the ash glaze and its patina; avoid sudden thermal shocks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53367360815437,"sku":"CHA-005","price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_5701.heic?v=1785997071"},{"product_id":"pot-a-matcha-bois-tourne-vintage","title":"Turned Wood Matcha Container, Vintage Collector's Piece","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis exceptional matcha caddy combines two iconic materials of Japanese craftsmanship: a wood with deep, warm grains, reminiscent of wenge in its most noble shade, and a matte black lacquer lid of impeccable finesse. Its curved shape, slightly cinched at the center, evokes the organic forms cherished by traditional Japanese aesthetics, where every curve tells a story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe lid is crowned with a bow-shaped lacquered handle, a symbolic motif in Japanese culture associated with luck. This detail, far from being trivial, transforms this simple caddy into a true object of contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's piece\u003c\/strong\u003e, it carries the marks of time and the craftsmanship of a long-gone artisan, a singularity that no industrial production could reproduce. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly one available\u003c\/strong\u003e, for those who seek the unique rather than the mundane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e the wood should be hand-washed and air-dried; the lacquered lid should be maintained with a soft, dry cloth, without water or prolonged exposure to the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53367379329357,"sku":"POT-001","price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_5709.heic?v=1785996994"},{"product_id":"pot-a-matcha-dore-laque-vintage","title":"Gold Lacquer Matcha Caddy, Vintage Collector's Piece","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSome objects need no introduction. 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Its slightly asymmetrical shape, its wavy rim that seems traced by hand rather than by a tool, its reddish-brown glaze with a thousand nuances: everything here embodies the essence of \u003cstrong\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/strong\u003e, that Japanese philosophy which finds beauty in impermanence, irregularity, and simplicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe surface of this bowl is a landscape in itself. The granular, dense, and organic glaze evokes earth after rain, the bark of an old tree, or volcanic rock. Depending on the light, the tones shift from warm brown to deep ochre, revealing a surprisingly rich palette for an object that appears so humble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eResting on its dark and discreet foot ring, this vintage chawan commands a rare presence. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly one available\u003c\/strong\u003e, for those who know how to recognize that a handmade object is like no other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e this ceramic piece should be hand-washed to preserve the glaze and its wabi-sabi character; avoid sudden thermal shocks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53367391748429,"sku":"CHA-006","price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_5730.heic?v=1785996905"},{"product_id":"bol-a-matcha-tenmoku-irise-vintage","title":"Iridescent Tenmoku Matcha Bowl, Vintage Collector's Piece","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRare are the objects that seem to contain the entire universe. This chawan is one of them. Its tenmoku glaze, a deep black streaked with silver and gold reflections, evokes at once the night sky, the surface of a lake under the moon, and the wings of an iridescent beetle. Depending on the angle and the light, its shades change, move, and come alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA discreet thread of gold runs along the rim of the bowl, which could be an original gilding or the mark of kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing cracks with gold to turn them into lines of beauty rather than shame. Either way, this luminous line transforms the bowl into a story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe bare terracotta foot, broad and carefully crafted, bears a \u003cstrong\u003estamped potter's mark\u003c\/strong\u003e, attesting to the artisanal origin and authenticity of the piece. A discreet, yet precious signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly one piece available\u003c\/strong\u003e, for those who know that some things are only found once.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53367443194189,"sku":"CHA-007","price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_5740.heic?v=1785996856"},{"product_id":"bol-a-matcha-glacure-craquelee-vintage","title":"Crackle Glaze Matcha Bowl","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis chawan belongs to that great family of ceramics that do not try to be beautiful, and for that very reason, are profoundly so. Its cream-colored glaze with rust-brown drips, the fine crackle running across its entire surface like the veins of an autumn leaf, its rough foot of nearly raw clay: everything here breathes authenticity, time, and that Japanese philosophy of \u003cstrong\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/strong\u003e, which sees imperfection as the most honest form of beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eInspired by the \u003cstrong\u003eHagi-yaki\u003c\/strong\u003e tradition, one of Japan's most revered ceramics originating from the city of Hagi, this bowl possesses a rare quality: its living glaze evolves with use. As matcha is prepared over time, the tea seeps into the micro-cracks and gradually enriches the hues, making each bowl an even more unique piece as time goes by. The Japanese call this phenomenon \u003cstrong\u003enanabake\u003c\/strong\u003e, the seven transformations of Hagi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u0026gt;\u003cstrong\u003eOnly one piece available\u003c\/strong\u003e, for those who understand that the true value of an object is measured by the story it tells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53367503454541,"sku":"CHA-008","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_5751.heic?v=1785996812"},{"product_id":"bol-a-matcha-glacure-cendre-vintage","title":"Ash Glaze Matcha Bowl","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThere is a beauty that does not seek to seduce. This chawan is its perfect embodiment. Its ash-grey-green glaze, matte and almost powdery to the touch, evokes the surface of a stone polished by a stream, mountain morning mist, or the cold ash of an extinguished fire. Nothing here is superfluous. Nothing is ostentatious. And yet, one cannot look away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ehaiyū\u003c\/strong\u003e glaze, obtained from vegetable ashes mixed with clay, is one of the oldest techniques in Japanese ceramics. It gives each piece a unique hue, impossible to reproduce exactly, as the composition of the ashes varies according to the type of wood, the season, and the bowl's position in the kiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe bare reddish-brown terracotta foot provides the only contrast to the piece—discreet and warm—as a reminder that beneath the ash, the earth is alive. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly one piece available\u003c\/strong\u003e, for those who prefer depth over brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53367506829645,"sku":"CHA-009","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_5760.heic?v=1785996741"},{"product_id":"pot-a-matcha-spherique-glacure-nacree-vintage","title":"Spherical Matcha Jar Pearlescent Glaze","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis matcha jar is an invitation to slow down. Its spherical shape—almost perfect, but not quite—recalls those river-polished pebbles one picks up without knowing why and keeps in one's pocket for a lifetime. There is a quiet fullness to this object, a way of occupying space without ever invading it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe glaze is a journey in itself. From the pearly grey-blue crowning the top, it slides toward a sandy, rosy beige—warm and earthy, as if the morning sky were resting upon the earth. Fine crackles run across the surface, testaments to an ancient firing and a life well-lived. The pearly reflections that appear from certain angles add an almost mysterious dimension to the whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe cream-colored, unglazed ceramic lid, topped with a small, hand-turned mushroom handle, completes the piece with touching simplicity. Two materials, two textures, one single poem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly one piece available\u003c\/strong\u003e, for those seeking not perfection, but rightness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53367512465741,"sku":"POT-003","price":80.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_5770.heic?v=1785996690"},{"product_id":"pot-a-matcha-sculpte-bois-kaki-vintage","title":"Carved Wooden Matcha Caddy, Persimmon Shape","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis matcha tea caddy is a work of art in its own right. 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The understated cylindrical handle contrasts with the exuberance of the carved lid, creating that quintessentially Japanese balance between expression and restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u0026gt;To hold this caddy in your hands is to feel the tool's work in the wood, to sense the hours spent carving, polishing, and revealing. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly one available\u003c\/strong\u003e, a unique piece with no equal, and never to have one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53367521476941,"sku":"POT-004","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_5782.heic?v=1785996565"},{"product_id":"bol-a-matcha-oribe-geometrique-vintage","title":"Oribe Matcha Bowl, Geometric Design","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis Oribe chawan is a statement. In a ceramic world often dominated by sobriety and monochrome, Oribe has always managed to take the opposite approach with an almost insolent freedom. A creamy white base crossed by vivid emerald green drips, grey-black blocks of color applied like brushstrokes, touches of rust brown piercing through here and there: this bowl looks as much like an abstract painting as it does a ceremonial object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe interior reveals a geometric pattern of chevrons and black and green stripes of troubling modernity, as if a contemporary artist had decided to play with the codes of a four-century-old tradition. 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This natsume is like no other, and that is precisely what makes it unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe artisan has chosen two woods with opposing yet complementary characters: a light oak for the body, with broad and expressive grain, bearing a natural knot like an imprint of the living, and a darker, polished wood for the domed lid, reminiscent of the color of a real acorn's cupule. The irregular, sawtooth cut that separates the two parts playfully mimics the natural junction of the fruit and its cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe small black handle, understated and cylindrical, places the final touch on this composition with restraint. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly one piece available\u003c\/strong\u003e, a work carved from the living, still smelling of the forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53367547887949,"sku":"POT-005","price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_5805.heic?v=1785996460"},{"product_id":"bol-a-matcha-gres-brut-vintage","title":"Raw Stoneware Matcha Bowl","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis chawan is a lesson in humility and courage. 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Each piece is therefore literally unique, shaped by an irreversible gesture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe wide, textured foot, covered in brown and rust-colored deposits, anchors the bowl in the earth with total frankness. \u003cstrong\u003eOnly one piece available\u003c\/strong\u003e, a work that resembles no other and will never resemble anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53367657824589,"sku":"CHA-013","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_5830.heic?v=1785996269"},{"product_id":"coupe-a-matcha-celadon-libellules-vintage","title":"Celadon Matcha Bowl, Dragonfly Motif","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis matcha bowl is an invitation to look up. 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It emerges from the clouds in relief, head turned at a three-quarter angle, its sinuous body coiling around the spherical belly of the piece and snaking up the cylindrical neck in swirls of smoke. The decoration is modeled, not simply painted: each curve was built into the clay before firing, then highlighted in a deep brown against a crackled ivory-white glaze. This crazing, known as \u003cem\u003ekannyu\u003c\/em\u003e, is intentional: it forms during the rapid cooling of the kiln, when the glaze contracts faster than the stoneware. Over time, it darkens slightly and gains depth. This piece already possesses that patina. It has clearly lived. Placed alone on a shelf, it does not need a flower to exist. 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What you see is what the fire decided. Each neck can hold a stem, or remain empty. One higher, one lower: the asymmetry is intentional, embraced, essential. Placed on a table or a low shelf, this object questions as much as it decorates. It is the hallmark of pieces that have been thought through to the very end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e wipe the exterior with a damp cloth; for the interior, change the water regularly as with any flower vase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dogou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53616558899533,"sku":"VAS-003","price":140.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/vase-art.heic?v=1785997817"},{"product_id":"bol-hanagata-celadon","title":"Celadon Hanagata Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe rim of this bowl is scalloped like a blooming flower. Eight regular lobes, each slightly curved inward, give the piece a silhouette that shifts depending on the viewing angle. Below, fine vertical ridges run along the entire outer wall, incised into the still-supple porcelain before firing. A sky-blue celadon glaze covers and simultaneously reveals them: light slips into these grooves, creating subtle shadows and bringing the surface to life. Inside, the blue is solid, deep, and slightly crackled in places. The ring foot, left as bare cream-colored clay, evokes the origin of the material. This bowl is made for soups, cold noodles in summer, or a rice dish. But it also possesses that rare quality of objects that make daily life more mindful. You pay closer attention to what you place in it. That alone is enough to ensure the meal gets off to a better start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-wash the porcelain to preserve the celadon glaze and its shine over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dogou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53616566305101,"sku":"CHA-020","price":160.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_7741.heic?v=1785997755"},{"product_id":"vase-laque-ikebana","title":"Lacquered Ikebana Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe V-shaped opening of this vase is not a stylistic detail. It is an intention. The two wings spreading upwards form a precise angle, designed to hold one or two stems crosswise, without support, without a flower frog, without artifice. The flower finds its position on its own. The body is tall, prismatic, lacquered in deep burgundy, with golden edges highlighting every ridge from the base to the tips. The surface is smooth, slightly glossy, with a fine texture visible in raking light, a trace of the lacquer work applied in successive layers. This vase belongs to the tradition of \u003cem\u003eikebana\u003c\/em\u003e containers, objects designed not to adorn the flower but to place it in space and give it direction. Placed alone, it is already a silhouette. With a long branch or a stem of black tulip, it becomes something else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e on the outside, a soft, dry cloth is sufficient; on the inside, change the water regularly as with any flower vase and empty it after use to preserve the lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dogou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53616657301837,"sku":"VAS-004","price":285.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_7758.heic?v=1785997707"},{"product_id":"theiere-kikko","title":"Kikko Teapot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis teapot is a potter’s piece in the truest sense of the word. Its cylindrical sandy stoneware body features a \u003cem\u003ekikko\u003c\/em\u003e design, a hexagonal pattern inspired by the tortoise shell, a Japanese symbol of longevity and strength. Each hexagon is hand-incised into the clay, then highlighted in white before firing: the contrast between the ochre body and the light lines creates a textured, almost tactile surface. The lid and handle tell a different story: a deep green-brown glaze, nearly black in places, as glossy and dense as armor. The square handle with slightly raised corners is a potter's signature, designed as much for grip as for aesthetics. The horizontal, sharp-edged spout pours with precision. This teapot makes tea. It makes it well. And it stays there on the table afterward, because you don’t want to put it away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e this stoneware teapot should be washed by hand, not in the dishwasher; avoid sudden thermal shock, such as ice water on a still-hot teapot, which could crack the glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dogou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53616699310413,"sku":"VIN-004","price":1380.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_7768.heic?v=1785997672"},{"product_id":"grand-bol-kutani-aux-oiseaux","title":"Large Kutani bowl with birds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou must pause before this piece. The golden-yellow background is entirely covered with small line-drawn flowers—hundreds of them, dense and regular, like garden wallpaper. Against this backdrop, two cobalt-blue and green birds perched on leafy branches display their feathers with the precision of an illuminated manuscript. The slightly raised octagonal rim frames the composition like a jewel case. On the outside, the bowl enters a different world: a deep celadon green with a subtle, sober, almost mineral relief pattern. Two sides, two characters, a single coherence. This bowl belongs to the great Kutani tradition of Ishikawa Prefecture, known since the 17th century for its intense polychrome enamels and narrative compositions. It is made to be placed in the center of a table, to hold fruit, a seasonal salad, or simply to be admired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e this ceramic piece should be hand-washed to preserve the painted decoration and glaze over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dogou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53616760488269,"sku":"VIN-005","price":550.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_7785.heic?v=1785997617"},{"product_id":"coupe-ajouree-sukashi","title":"Sukashi Openwork Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAt first glance, it looks like a wicker basket. It is not a basket. It is porcelain. Each interwoven strip of the wall has been individually shaped, assembled, and fired. The \u003cem\u003esukashi-bori\u003c\/em\u003e technique, porcelain openwork, is one of the most delicate in Japanese ceramics: it tolerates no errors, no touch-ups, no shortcuts. The slightest crack during drying or firing and the piece is lost. The result is this white stemmed bowl, visually light despite the stoneware, with a wall that lets light shine through. At the bottom, a cobalt blue medallion depicts a blooming peony within a circle of beads. On the scalloped edge, a frieze of hand-painted chrysanthemums and foliage. At the base, a band of stylized waves. Three distinct decorative registers, perfect coherence. This bowl is made for holding fruit, pastries, an arrangement. It is also made to simply be there.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dogou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53616768024909,"sku":"VIN-006","price":210.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_7808.heic?v=1785997367"},{"product_id":"vase-bambou-sculpte-botan","title":"Botanical Carved Bamboo Vase","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBamboo does not need to be fired. It simply needs to be carved. This cylindrical vase, slightly flared at the top, is sculpted from a single thick bamboo stalk, patinated brown-black by time or finishing work. On the main body, a \u003cem\u003ebotan\u003c\/em\u003e peony in low relief: the overlapping petals, the serrated leaves, the stem rising from the bottom. The detail is fine, the relief masterful, the composition centered with a confidence that betrays the habit of the gesture. At the bottom of the vase, a design of swirling foliage encircles the base like a frozen wave. The patina is deep, uniform, acquired. This vase fits in one hand. That is its primary quality: it is at the right scale, that of an object one moves, repositions, offers as a gift. For a plum blossom branch in winter, an iris in spring, a stem of miscanthus in autumn. Or simply placed, empty, on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dogou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53616810361165,"sku":"VAS-005","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_7828.heic?v=1774722765"},{"product_id":"boite-celadon-gissha","title":"Gissha Celadon Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003egissha\u003c\/em\u003e is the ox-drawn carriage of the Japanese nobility of the Heian period, between the 9th and 12th centuries. Court ladies, poets, and lords traveled in them through Kyoto, curtains drawn, amidst the rustle of silk. This small celadon porcelain box reproduces its form with affectionate precision: the slightly curved roof with upturned corners, the carriage body decorated with incised floral scrolls, the spoked wheel carved into the solid piece, and the protruding pole and shafts. The grey-green celadon glaze covers the whole in a single sweep, uniform and soft to the touch. The lid lifts off: the box is functional, designed to hold incense, a seal, or a few small precious items. It is a cabinet piece, made to sit on a desk, a tokonoma shelf, or a coffee table. It does not need to be explained to be appreciated. But once you know what it represents, you look at it differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Dogou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53616830873933,"sku":"VIN-007","price":125.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_7836.heic?v=1785785626"},{"product_id":"set-de-4-porte-baguettes-imari-prunier","title":"Set of 4 Imari Plum Blossom Chopstick Rests","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSetting down your chopsticks between courses: a Japanese gesture, a moment of pause in the meal. These four Imari porcelain chopstick rests turn this gesture into something refined. Their trapezoidal, slightly inclined spatula shape holds the chopsticks at an angle, neatly, without them rolling. On each piece, a hand-painted design: red and yellow plum blossoms on branches, two green birds perched in the foliage, a red lattice in the center, a border of small green leaves along the edges, and a cobalt blue trim all around. The classic Imari palette, born in Arita in the 17th century: milky white, deep blue, vivid iron red, greens, and gold. The four pieces are matching without being identical. Look closely: each bird is slightly different, each flower placed in its own way. It is the hand, not the machine. This set transforms an ordinary table into a Japanese one. Without any extra effort.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dogou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53616877011277,"sku":"VIN-008","price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_7854_f589b34b-bc7f-4589-a22f-721d5a9a12e2.heic?v=1785788056"},{"product_id":"set-3-yunomi-sakura","title":"Set of 3 Sakura Yunomi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSome objects have an immediate purpose. These three yunomi are among them. The form is that of the quintessential Japanese teacup: slightly flared at the top, without a handle, held in both hands to feel the warmth through the stoneware. The milky white glaze reveals a sandy-ochre drip at the bottom, a trace of the firing, a trace of the hand. On each cup, hand-painted \u003cem\u003esakura\u003c\/em\u003e cherry blossoms in pink-red: rounded petals, stamens drawn with a fine line, a few scattered flowers as if carried by the wind. No two flowers are exactly alike. The slightly irregular rim reminds us that these cups were thrown, not molded. They are made for morning green tea, evening hojicha, or a seasonal infusion. They are also made to be brought out in April, when the cherry trees bloom, and to remind us for the rest of the year that this beauty always returns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53616897884493,"sku":"VIN-009","price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_7856.heic?v=1785787929"},{"product_id":"panier-ikebana-en-bambou-tresse","title":"Woven bamboo ikebana basket","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe gesture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrange a plum blossom branch, a lily, a few bamboo stems—nothing more; the object does the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it is different\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hexagonal weave (kagome), one of the oldest patterns in Japanese basketry. Each strand has been folded, crossed, and fixed by hand; the whole piece holds together without glue or nails, held only by the bamboo's own tension. The dark patina is not a finish but time itself—decades of use, handling, and seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this basket instead of a classic vase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kagome pattern (kago = basket, me = eye) is not just aesthetic: it is a structurally flawless geometry that distributes tension equally across the entire surface, a technique mastered by Japanese basket weavers since the 7th century. Delivered with its black lacquered wooden insert, which holds water and stabilizes the floral arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy I chose it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This basket attracted me because it shows everything that can be done with a material as simple as bamboo. The weaving gives it an almost sculptural presence, while the material remains very natural. I love objects that can be viewed as pieces of craftsmanship, yet still retain a true function. To me, this one sits on the border between a utilitarian object and an art object.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will love it if\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eyou practice or are discovering ikebana and are looking for an authentic container rather than a decorative one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eyou are sensitive to objects that bear a genuine patina from use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eyou enjoy pieces that sit on the border between utility and art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is probably not for you if\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eyou are looking for a brand-new vase without any traces of use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eyou want to submerge the object in water (only the lacquered insert comes into contact with water, never the woven bamboo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatinated woven bamboo, lacquered wooden insert included, forged metal handle, height approximately 35 cm (45 cm with handle). Clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth; never soak the bamboo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA vintage piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece likely dates from the mid-20th century and bears the genuine traces of its patina; once sold, this specific basket will no longer be available at Dogou.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dogou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53667221635405,"sku":"VAS-006","price":225.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/Panier1.png?v=1785686149"},{"product_id":"plateau-tresse-laque-negoro","title":"Negoro lacquered woven tray","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe gesture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetting down a tea tray, an appetizer tray, or simply leaving it empty on a coffee table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it is different\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe negoro-nuri technique involves applying a bright red lacquer to woven bamboo, then covering it entirely with black lacquer. Over years of use, the black wears away where hands touch and the red emerges; each negoro tray is therefore unique, its pattern dictated by its history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this piece rather than a new tray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNegoro lacquer takes its name from the Negoro-ji temple in Wakayama prefecture, where monks crafted lacquered objects for daily use in the 13th century. The red-and-black layering was not an intentional effect at first: it was the wear from work that revealed the red beneath the black. The most sought-after negoro pieces today are those with the most vibrant patina, proof that they have been truly used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy I chose it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I chose this tray for its character. There is something very interesting in the contrast between the weaving, the material, and the lacquered finish. It is more expressive than highly minimalist trays, while remaining simple enough to find its place on a table. It is a piece that shows another facet of the Japanese art of living, warmer and more traditional.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will love it if\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eyou appreciate the contrast between the weaving, the material, and the lacquered finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eyou are looking for a piece that is more expressive and warmer than pure minimalism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eyou are drawn to an object whose patina tells a story rather than a perfect, new finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is probably not for you if\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eyou are looking for a tray with a new, uniform finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003edry use only (never water or dishwasher) does not suit you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn practice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven bamboo with a chevron pattern, double urushi lacquer (red under black), two integrated woven handles, scalloped edge, estimated diameter 35 to 40 cm. Wipe with a dry cloth, avoid stagnant water and the dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA vintage piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe negoro patina of this tray comes from decades of actual use and cannot be replicated exactly; once sold, this specific piece will no longer be available at Dogou.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dogou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53667442557261,"sku":"VIN-010","price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_7872.webp?v=1787492916"},{"product_id":"bol-vintage-en-gres-emaille","title":"Vintage glazed stoneware bowl","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis hand-thrown stoneware bowl bears the marks of an ancient craft: a drip of amber-brown glaze that cascades from the rim and fades away onto the bare earth, revealing the grain of the stoneware beneath the fingers. On the body, a flower traced with an iron-oxide brush—just a few strokes, nothing more, and everything is said.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt is the kind of object you set on the table without a second thought, yet it changes everything: a rice bowl, a miso soup bowl, a bowl for morning fruit. Its flared shape and small, refined foot make it as pleasant to hold in the palm of your hand as it is to place before you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eFound during a journey, this bowl is unsigned. It is impossible to say with certainty whether it comes from a workshop in the Karatsu or Mino style, two regions known for this type of decoration painted under a kaki glaze. That is precisely what makes it a unique vintage piece: no mass production, no reissue, just a single piece, with its patina and small firing irregularities that tell the story of the hand that shaped it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eCare: hand washing recommended; avoid dishwashers and abrupt temperature changes to preserve the glaze and the drip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eApproximate dimensions: about 13 to 14 cm in diameter, 6 to 7 cm in height (to be confirmed by direct measurement).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54334939300173,"sku":"CHA-021","price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_1946.heic?v=1784484853"},{"product_id":"lot-natsume-kogo-laque-vintage","title":"Natsume and kōgō lacquerware set","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis lot brings together two pieces of Japanese lacquerware, a natsume (a tea caddy for the tea ceremony) and a kōgō (a small incense box), both decorated with the same motif: golden pine trees in maki-e, unfolding across the glossy black lacquer onto the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe pine, or matsu in Japanese, is a classic motif in lacquerware and prints, symbolizing longevity and resilience. Here, it is rendered in gold powder applied to the damp lacquer, with enough detail to distinguish the needles and the bark of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eThese two pieces form a coherent set, intended to accompany a tea or incense ceremony, and are passed down today as much as works of art as utensils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e use a soft, dry cloth, without water or abrasive products, to preserve the lacquer and the maki-e gilding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54335023579469,"sku":"VIN-011","price":210.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_1931.heic?v=1784485943"},{"product_id":"bol-vintage-gres-emaille-glacure-cendree","title":"Vintage glazed stoneware bowl, ash glaze","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hand-thrown stoneware bowl is distinguished by its beige-olive speckled glaze, streaked with amber-brown drips cascading from the rim to the mid-body. Inside, the base reveals a network of fine crackles, and the foot exposes raw, reddish-brown grogged clay beneath the glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts size, neither too small nor too wide, corresponds to what is known in Japan as a donburi bowl: large enough to hold a full meal (rice, vegetables, a poached egg), yet light enough to be lifted and brought close to the mouth, with the palm cupped under the low, stable foot. This is a different way of eating than using a plate left on the table: the bowl becomes an extension of the hand; you push the rice with chopsticks rather than bringing a fork to it. It works just as well as a serving bowl, placed in the center of the table for a salad or fruit for everyone to help themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnsigned, this bowl cannot be attributed with certainty to a specific workshop or region. That is the value of a vintage piece: no mass production, no reissues, just a single example, with its own unique drips and patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: hand washing recommended; avoid the dishwasher and sudden temperature changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated dimensions: approximately 19 cm in diameter, 9 cm in height (to be confirmed by direct measurement).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54397862150477,"sku":"CHA-022","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_2150.heic?v=1785077734"},{"product_id":"coupe-sur-pied-porcelaine-akae-decor-floral-vintage","title":"Akae porcelain tazza, hand-painted floral decoration","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis flared footed bowl, in white porcelain, features entirely hand-painted decoration: peonies and camellias drawn in iron red, with stems and foliage highlighted in green, framed by a geometric Greek key border running along the rim. In the center, a circled medallion bears an inscription painted in red that I cannot decipher with certainty. Under the foot, a blue ink mark is visible, a sign that the piece is marked, even if I cannot read it with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts flared, footed shape places it above the table rather than within it: it is a bowl meant to be placed in the center for everyone to serve themselves, not a bowl to be held in the hand. This type of raised piece was traditionally used to present a dish with a touch of ceremony. At home, it serves just as well as a fruit bowl as it does as a candy dish for afternoon tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe style of the decoration (iron red and green on a white background, geometric border, painted central medallion) evokes Japanese workshops specializing in akae, or enamel overglaze painting, though the specific workshop remains uncertain. The mark under the foot suggests a piece that was identified in its time, which makes it a good candidate for further research if you wish to dig deeper into its origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: hand washing is recommended to preserve the brilliance of the painted enamels; avoid the dishwasher and abrasive sponges on the decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated dimensions: approximately 17 cm in diameter, 7 cm in height (to be confirmed by direct measurement).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54398019141965,"sku":"VIN-012","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_2166.heic?v=1785786058"},{"product_id":"bol-gres-emaille-quadrillage-incise-ajoure-vintage","title":"Glazed stoneware bowl, incised grid pattern and openwork rim","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stoneware bowl, wheel-thrown and then extensively reworked by hand, features a deep olive-green glaze that shifts to blue-grey in the recesses. The entire outer wall is incised with a grid pattern before firing, the engraved lines revealing a lighter clay beneath the dark glaze. The high rim, cut with battlements and rectangular slots, breaks the symmetry of a classic bowl. Inside, a spiral pattern traced in slip enlivens the base. Under the foot, a small hand-painted mark signs the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a piece to be looked at as much as used: the openwork rim and the interior spiral make it an object to be displayed prominently, on a shelf or in the center of a table, rather than an everyday bowl that is put away after use. It can hold fruit left out in the open, dried branches, or simply remain empty to let its silhouette and texture do the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece comes from Japan. However, I cannot attribute it to a specific workshop or regional tradition: its vocabulary (incised grid, openwork rim, slip-trailed spiral) departs from the classic styles I know well (Bizen, Shigaraki, Karatsu, Raku). Everything points to the work of a contemporary Japanese ceramicist, in a more personal rather than regional vein, which makes the piece distinct but not attributed with certainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: dust with a dry or slightly damp cloth; if occasional food use is intended, hand wash only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated dimensions: approximately 21 cm in diameter, 10 cm in height (to be confirmed by direct measurement).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54398035591501,"sku":"CHA-023","price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_2174.heic?v=1785081454"},{"product_id":"bol-porcelaine-sometsuke-bleu-rose-vintage","title":"Japanese porcelain bowl, blue and pink sometsuke decoration","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis white porcelain bowl features hand-painted decoration: peonies and their foliage drawn in underglaze cobalt blue, with petals accented by a delicate pink applied over the top during a second firing. The foot, left unglazed, reveals the bare porcelain, and a cobalt blue mark is visible on the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts size, approximately 12 cm in diameter, corresponds to an individual rice bowl (chawan) such as those found at every place setting in Japan: one lifts it and holds it near the mouth, pushing the rice with chopsticks, rather than leaving it on the table like a Western plate. It works just as well for miso soup or a dessert presented at height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece bears a mark, but I cannot decipher it or attribute it to a specific workshop. It remains desirable for what it is: a hand-painted piece, not a mass-produced identical series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: hand washing is recommended to preserve the luster of the painted highlights; avoid dishwashers and abrasive sponges on the decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated dimensions: approximately 12 cm in diameter, 6.5 cm in height (to be confirmed by direct measurement).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54398362878285,"sku":"CHA-024","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_2175.heic?v=1785785888"},{"product_id":"chawan-gres-glacure-tenmoku-vintage","title":"Stoneware chawan, tenmoku glaze","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hand-thrown stoneware bowl features a dark, almost black glaze, streaked with purple highlights and pink speckles that catch the light depending on the angle. This type of glaze, rich in iron oxide, belongs to the tenmoku family, known for the metallic and shifting effects achieved in the kiln. The foot, free of glaze, reveals the bare beige-brown clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts flared shape and narrow foot are those of a chawan, the bowl used for whisking matcha tea with a bamboo whisk before drinking directly, held with both hands to feel its warmth. It works just as well as an individual rice bowl for those who do not yet have a tea ritual; the form remains the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is unsigned, and I cannot attribute it to a specific workshop. Tenmoku is a very ancient family of glazes, used today by many contemporary Japanese potters as well as historic traditions: it is difficult to decide with certainty based on the photo alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: hand washing recommended; avoid the dishwasher and sudden temperature changes to preserve the iridescent sheen of the glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated dimensions: approximately 12.5 cm in diameter, 6 cm in height (to be confirmed by direct measurement).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54398372938061,"sku":"CHA-025","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_2182.heic?v=1785785818"},{"product_id":"bol-e-garatsu-decor-floral-vintage","title":"E-Garatsu bowl, hand-painted floral decoration","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stoneware bowl, with its grainy, lightly speckled white glaze, features a painted iron-oxide brush design: a flower and its foliage traced in broad, dark strokes, framed by fine horizontal bands at the rim and base. The foot, left unglazed, reveals a light, grogged clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motif, painted in broad, bold strokes, is intended to be seen from across the table, not just up close: it is a rice or soup bowl that one places in front of oneself, lifts, and brings to the mouth, the design turning toward the user throughout the meal rather than remaining fixed as it would on a stationary plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe technique (grainy white glaze, iron-oxide painted decoration in broad strokes) is characteristic of e-Garatsu, a style born in the Karatsu region where the motif is painted directly onto the slip before a thin transparent glaze is applied. I cannot confirm the specific workshop, but the style itself is clearly recognizable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: hand washing recommended; avoid dishwashers and sudden temperature changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated dimensions: approximately 13 cm in diameter, 8 cm in height (to be confirmed by direct measurement).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54398782865741,"sku":"CHA-026","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_2190.heic?v=1785785743"},{"product_id":"coupe-sur-pied-decor-peint-oribe-vintage","title":"Footed bowl, painted decoration","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis stoneware footed bowl features a beige glaze streaked with fine horizontal brown lines, splashed with green Oribe-style accents. Inside, a reed motif drawn with a brown and green brush is accompanied by a touch of pearlescent glaze in a crescent shape, like a moon resting at the bottom of the bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts flared shape on a low foot elevates it above the table: it is a bowl meant to be placed in the center to present fruit or sweets, rather than a bowl to be held in the hand for an individual serving. The interior pattern is only revealed as it is gradually emptied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe green splashes evoke the Oribe tradition, which originated in the Mino region, though I cannot confirm the specific workshop from the photo. This piece is unsigned, making it a unique item rather than a mass-produced one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: hand washing recommended; avoid the dishwasher and sudden temperature changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated dimensions: approximately 12 cm in diameter, 8 cm in height (to be confirmed by direct measurement).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54398794334541,"sku":"VIN-013","price":55.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_2198.heic?v=1785785677"},{"product_id":"chawan-dore-fujin-dieu-vent-vintage","title":"Golden Chawan, Fūjin god of wind","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis chawan (tea bowl) features an exterior entirely covered in gold leaf, contrasting with a deep black glazed interior, the classic combination that highlights the vibrant green color of whisked matcha. Standing out against the golden background is a precisely painted figure: a silhouette with a disheveled mane, holding a large, billowing veil in both hands that ripples around them. The foot, left bare, reveals white porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis figure evokes Fūjin, the god of wind in Japanese mythology, made famous by the screen painting by Tawaraya Sōtatsu: the veil he holds in both hands represents the bag of winds he releases upon the world. This type of motif traditionally adorns tea objects brought out for a guest or a special occasion, rather than for daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatcha is prepared in it using a bamboo whisk, with the black of the interior making the tea's green foam stand out. It is held with both hands, with the decorated side turned toward the guest rather than oneself, a way of honoring the scene that adorns it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI cannot confirm the maker, nor whether the decoration is hand-painted or applied via another process over the gold leaf, but the motif itself is confidently identifiable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare: hand wash only, avoid abrasive sponges and the dishwasher, which would damage the gilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated dimensions: approximately 12.5 cm in diameter, 7.5 cm in height (to be confirmed by direct measurement).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54398797480269,"sku":"CHA-027","price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/files\/IMG_2215.heic?v=1785670160"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/4071\/3037\/collections\/categorie3.png?v=1785665699","url":"https:\/\/dogou.fr\/en\/collections\/pieces-vintage-de-collection.oembed","provider":"Dogou","version":"1.0","type":"link"}