Ori Bowl

Curator's Notes 

The octagonal Ori bowl shines as brightly as a star. Each piece is cast in pure tin by skilled workers in Takaoka city, an area famous in Japan for its production of metal objects. I love the contrast of tin’s durability with the delicate shape of the bowl and the way the pebbled texture plays against the stark facets. Tin has natural antimicrobial properties and is resistant to tarnishing. It also is great for keeping dishes chilled—just place the bowl in the fridge or freezer for a few moments before serving. The three sizes nest together or can be arranged side by side upon the table. 

Ori Bowl was curated by Angélique Chmielewski

Designer/Maker 

Designer: Makoto Koizumi

Maker: Nousaku

Specifications

Dimensions: 

Small: 

2.5” (w) x 2.5” (l) x 1.5” (h) or 63mm (w) x 63mm (l) x 38mm (h)  

Medium: 

3.1” (w) x 3.1” (l) x 1.75” (h) or 79mm (w) x 79mm (l) x 44mm (h)  

Large: 

3.6” (w) x 3.6” (l) x 1.95” (h) or 91mm (w) x 91mm (l) x 49mm (h)  

Weight: 

Small: 

3.7 oz or 105 gr 

Medium: 

6.5 oz or 183 gr 

Large: 

8.1 oz or 231 gr 

Materials:

Tin

Details

• Made in Takaoka, Japan
• Due to the hand-crafted nature of the product, as well as the malleability of tin, each piece will vary slightly in dimensions
• These bowls are ideal for holding various dipping sauces, serving sake or other small quantities of food
• Hand-crafted with traditional casting techniques used for over 400 years in the region
• Chill the bowl in the refrigerator or freezer before serving to help keep its contents cold and fresh
• We recommend hand washing with mild soap and wiping dry with a soft cloth