Mino Ware, White Matte Barrel Small Bowl, 90x45mm
90 x 45mm: a barrel-shaped small bowl in matte white Mino ware, understated and easy to stack into a menu.
Pre-order: arriving in the UK in late October 2026
This Mino ware small bowl is 90mm across and 45mm high, with near-upright barrel sides and a matte white glaze. The flat, soft finish looks modern and lets colourful food do the talking.
Why Chefs Choose This
- Matte finish: no glare under restaurant lights and a soft look in photos
- Upright walls: holds sauces and dressed dishes without spill-over
- Neutral white: fits into any existing set of tableware
- Versatile size: a side, a dip or a dessert in one shape
How to Use
- Sides: edamame, potato salad or a portion of kimchi
- Dips: hummus, miso dip or tahini for crudités
- Soup: a small serving of miso soup or a chilled soup shot
- Desserts: yoghurt, granola or a set cream
Matte glazes sit comfortably in Mino's range, which runs from the glassy greens of Oribe to soft, dry-looking whites and blacks. Mino ware (美濃焼) comes from the Tono area of Gifu Prefecture, around towns such as Tajimi and Toki, and is Japan's largest ceramic tableware tradition, with more than a thousand years of kiln history behind it.
Why choose a matte glaze?
A matte glaze has a soft, stone-like surface instead of a shine. It does not reflect light, which makes food colours look richer and helps in photographs. It also gives a quieter, more contemporary look than gloss. At 90 x 45mm this bowl sits between a sauce dish and a rice bowl.
Product Details
| Dimensions | 90mm diameter x 45mm high |
| Type | Small barrel bowl |
| Glaze and Finish | Matte white |
| Material | Ceramic, Mino ware (美濃焼) |
| Origin | Mino, Gifu Prefecture, Japan |
| Capacity | To follow |
| Weight | 120g |
| Care | To follow |
| Best Used For | Sides, dips, small soups, desserts |
Does a matte glaze mark easily?
Matte glazes can show faint grey marks from cutlery more readily than gloss. These usually come away with a gentle non-scratch cleaner. We will add the maker's specific care guidance when it arrives.
Is it dishwasher and microwave safe?
We are waiting on the maker's care guidance and will add it here before the stock lands, so we are not going to guess. Until it arrives, hand washing in warm soapy water with a soft sponge is the safe choice for glazed Japanese tableware. Let it dry fully before stacking or putting it away.
When will my pre-order arrive?
This bowl is on a container due in the UK in late October 2026. Order now to reserve one, and we will send it out once the stock has landed and been checked in. If the arrival date moves, we will let you know.
SKU : T5012