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The Basonge pattern is Narumi at their most daring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narumi (distributed by Mikasa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basonge — black and gray geometric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bone china\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.78\" diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage, 1974–1978\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Old Stock — never used, in original packaging. No chips, cracks, scratches, or crazing. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Basonge pattern is beautiful enough to float a candle in, corral small objects on a desk, or simply display. A striking gift for the modernist collector, the Mikasa or Narumi enthusiast, or anyone who appreciates a piece of design history still in its original wrapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduced from 1974 and discontinued just four years later in 1978, Basonge had one of the shortest runs in Narumi's catalog — which is precisely why it is so rarely found, and why this set of two, still in their original plastic packaging, is such a genuine find. Distributed in the United States by Mikasa, these bowls were never used. Narumi, founded in 1911, was the first Japanese manufacturer to successfully mass-produce and export bone china to the US, and their hallmarks are density, luster, and extraordinary translucency when backlit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet of 2. Hand wash recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Narumi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41145975931089,"sku":"C109","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/1733\/8577\/products\/IMG_3849-e1519682972393-16.jpg?v=1790524687"},{"product_id":"mikasa-narumi-japan-basonge-pattern-162-coupe-soup-bowl","title":"Asian Bowls, Narumi, Basonge, Bone China, Black Gray Geometric, NOS, Japan, Set of 2, Rare","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack circles interlace with gray loops across bone-white porcelain — graphic, modern, and utterly of its moment. The Basonge pattern is Narumi at their most daring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narumi (distributed by Mikasa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basonge — black and gray geometric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bone china\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5\" diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage, 1974–1978\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Old Stock, never used, in original packaging. No chips, cracks, scratches, or crazing. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriking enough to use as a catch-all, float a candle in, or simply display. A remarkable gift for the Narumi or Mikasa collector, the modernist tableware enthusiast, or anyone who appreciates a piece of design history still in its original wrapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced from 1974 and discontinued just four years later in 1978, Basonge had one of the shortest runs in Narumi's catalog — which is precisely why it is so rarely found, and why this set of two, still in their original packaging and never used, is such a genuine find. Distributed in the United States by Mikasa, these larger soup bowls complement the smaller fruit\/dessert bowls also available in the shop. Narumi, founded in 1911, was the first Japanese manufacturer to successfully mass-produce and export bone china to the US, prized for its density, luster, and extraordinary translucency when backlit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet of 2. Hand wash recommended. We carry the matching Narumi Basonge fruit\/dessert bowls in the shop — browse to complete the set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Narumi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41146156482769,"sku":"C108","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/1733\/8577\/products\/IMG_3849-e1519682972393.jpg?v=1782228587"},{"product_id":"bowls-soup-suimonowan-style-by-sone-china-lotus-flowers-set-of-3-japan","title":"Asian Bowls, Sone China, Lotus Flowers, Suimonowan Style, Gold Rim Stoneware, Nagoya Japan, Set of 3","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed and white lotus flowers, a gold rim, and the quiet, shallow shape of the suimonowan — these Sone China bowls are quintessentially Japanese in both form and spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sone China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lotus Flowers \/ Water Lilies in red and white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stoneware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\" diameter x 1.75\" tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage, 1970s–1980s (estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nagoya, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage. Light wear on gold rims; no chips, cracks, or scratches. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful gift for the lover of Japanese ceramics, the collector of Asian tableware, or anyone setting a Japanese-inspired table. Lovely alongside bamboo flatware and woven place mats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe suimonowan is a traditional shallow Japanese bowl used for soup, rice, noodles, and sushi. Unlike the deeper, rounded bowls common in Western table settings, the suimonowan has a wider opening designed to be held in the hands — a reflection of the Japanese custom of lifting vessels while eating. Sone China, based in Nagoya, produced fine china and quality stoneware in at least 300 patterns and was among the firms that rebuilt successfully after World War II to re-enter the international market. The backstamp reads \"Sone China Nagoya.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet of 3. 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Minor surface scratches on iridescent borders; no cracks or chips. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely gift for the collector of Japanese porcelain, anyone who loves a Japanese-inspired table, or someone who appreciates the beauty of artist-signed ceramics. Equally at home at the dinner table or displayed on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan and signed by the artist, these three translucent porcelain bowls have an elegance that belies their modest size. The bamboo motif — rendered in what appears to be hand-applied enamel — catches the eye against the luminous iridescent ground. Light enough to feel almost weightless, substantial enough to feel like quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet of 3. Hand wash recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antigo Trunk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41415587823825,"sku":"C765","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/1733\/8577\/products\/IMG_0629.jpg?v=1782229214"},{"product_id":"ramen-noodle-bowls-green-dragons-set-of-2-japan","title":"Asian Bowls, Green Dragons \u0026 Kanji, Lotus Exterior, Ceramic Japan, Set of 2, Early 2000s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree bold green dragons wind around the interior rim, paired with red hand-painted Kanji characters — the outside is equally striking, with rust-red lotus flowers and additional Kanji on a deep ground. These ramen bowls make a statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown (marked M330)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green dragons with red Kanji interior; rust-red lotus and Kanji exterior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.75\" diameter x 2\" tall; 3.5\" base diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage, early 2000s (estimated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good, used. Minor wear on gold rims and red characters; no cracks or chips. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful gift for the ramen enthusiast, the collector of Japanese ceramics, or anyone who wants a bowl that brings a little drama to the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese culture, the dragon is a symbol of strength, courage, and magic — an auspicious motif for a bowl meant to hold a meal that restores you. The red square chop mark on the base reads M330, but the manufacturer has not been identified. These are generously sized, heavy ceramic bowls — a reassurance of quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet of 2. 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No chips, cracks, or scratches. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA meaningful gift for the lover of Japanese ceramics, the collector of blue and white chinoiserie, or anyone drawn to the poetry of Karako imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Karako motif, one of the most beloved subjects in Japanese ceramic art. Karako — literally \"Tang children\" — symbolize health, longevity, and continuity, and they appear in Japanese ceramics across centuries. The number of children depicted is meaningful: according to tradition, sets of three, five, or seven children indicate increasing quality, with higher counts reserved for finer pieces. This bowl shows five, made in translucent fine porcelain in the Sometsuke tradition. Ramen-sized and beautiful enough for display. No maker's mark, but the quality speaks clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA companion rice bowl in the same motif is also available in the shop. 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No chips, cracks, or scratches. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA charming gift for the collector of Japanese blue and white porcelain, the lover of Karako imagery, or anyone who appreciates the ritual of a beautifully made rice bowl. Equally lovely on a shelf or at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKarako imagery has graced Japanese ceramics for centuries. The term translates literally as \"Tang children,\" and the motif symbolizes health, longevity, and the continuity of family. The number of children depicted signals quality: three is common, five is a mark of finer work, and seven the rarest. This rice bowl, rendered in Sometsuke (cobalt blue underglaze) on translucent fine porcelain, carries five figures — playful, luminous, and deeply traditional. No maker's mark; the craftsmanship is its own authentication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA perfect companion to the matching ramen bowl also available in the shop. Hand wash recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antigo Trunk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41561057788113,"sku":"C808","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/1733\/8577\/files\/IMG_2811.jpg?v=1689611264"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.antigotrunk.com\/en-ca\/collections\/asian-bowls.oembed","provider":"Antigo Trunk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}