Kinrande Kinrande
Cracked ivory bowl, branch with berries
Gold Japanese floral pattern chawan
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Product description
Stoneware with a finely crackled ivory glaze (kannyu), encircled by two red lines at the rim and the base. Between these, a branch with pointed green leaves and clusters of red berries unfolds, reminiscent of nanten (sacred bamboo), a plant traditionally associated with the Japanese New Year and considered a bringer of good luck. It crosses a radiating geometric motif traced in gold, likely a stylized family crest (mon). On the inside bottom, a small golden crescent discreetly marks the center of the bowl.
A bowl of this size fits in the hand for daily rice: you hold it, you do not set it down to serve yourself. Its crackled glaze develops a patina over time, as the network of fine fissures deepens and becomes slightly colored with each wash, making each piece unique after years of use.
A two-character mark is incised under the foot, but it remains impossible to read with certainty; it is impossible to attribute this piece to a specific workshop. It belongs to the same decorative family as other pieces with crackled glaze and gold decoration already seen (such as the zodiac character bowl), though one cannot claim it comes from the same set.
Care: hand wash only. The gilding and enamels suffer from dishwashers and abrasive sponges; this bowl should be wiped with a soft cloth.
Estimated dimensions: diameter 11 to 12 cm, height 6 to 7 cm (to be confirmed by direct measurement).
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About this object
Stoneware with a finely crackled ivory glaze (kannyu), encircled by two red lines at the rim and the base. Between these, a branch with pointed green leaves and clusters of red berries unfolds, reminiscent of nanten (sacred bamboo), a plant traditionally associated with the Japanese New Year and considered a bringer of good luck. It crosses a radiating geometric motif traced in gold, likely a stylized family crest (mon). On the inside bottom, a small golden crescent discreetly marks the center of the bowl.
A bowl of this size fits in the hand for daily rice: you hold it, you do not set it down to serve yourself. Its crackled glaze develops a patina over time, as the network of fine fissures deepens and becomes slightly colored with each wash, making each piece unique after years of use.
A two-character mark is incised under the foot, but it remains impossible to read with certainty; it is impossible to attribute this piece to a specific workshop. It belongs to the same decorative family as other pieces with crackled glaze and gold decoration already seen (such as the zodiac character bowl), though one cannot claim it comes from the same set.
Care: hand wash only. The gilding and enamels suffer from dishwashers and abrasive sponges; this bowl should be wiped with a soft cloth.
Estimated dimensions: diameter 11 to 12 cm, height 6 to 7 cm (to be confirmed by direct measurement).
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Delivery and returns
Fast delivery
All our products are carefully stored in Paris and shipped within 1 to 2 business days.
Your order usually arrives within 48 hours in metropolitan France (Colissimo). Free shipping from €50.
No customs fees, no long wait: you enjoy Japanese quality with the speed of a local delivery.
30-day returns
You have 30 days from receipt to return an item. This period includes the 14-day legal withdrawal period.
For returns after 14 days, the item must be unused, unwashed, and in its original packaging. Return shipping costs are your responsibility, unless there is a defect or an error on our part.
Returns are to be arranged by email at leonard@dogou.fr.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the branch and red berry motif on this bowl represent?
It recalls nanten (sacred bamboo), a plant traditionally associated with the Japanese New Year and considered lucky.
Will the decoration change with use?
Yes, the crackle glaze takes on a patina over time, each wash deepening the network of fine cracks a little more.
What does the gold geometric motif represent?
It is probably a stylised family crest (mon).
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