This bowl features round Kamo eggplants, a summer vegetable from Kyoto, in the serene blue and white of sometsuke.

Kyoto vegetable designs are created by applying a water-resistant substance to outline the shapes. Then, gosu, a cobalt blue glaze, is hand-painted over the surface, leaving the protected areas untouched. After a second bisque-firing, delicate lines with gosu complete the intricate design.

Ideal for summer salads, simmered vegetables, or fresh fruit, this rustic stoneware bowl is a perfect addition.