Red 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.
The 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." Light wear on the gold rims is consistent with age; no chips, cracks, or scratches otherwise.
A 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.
- Maker: Sone China, Nagoya, Japan
- Pattern: Lotus Flowers / Water Lilies in red and white
- Style: Suimonowan (traditional Japanese shallow bowl)
- Era: 1970s–1980s (estimated)
- Material: Stoneware
- Dimensions: 6" diameter × 1.75" tall
- Quantity: Set of 3
- Condition: Very Good Vintage — light wear on gold rims; no chips, cracks, or scratches. Please review all photos.
- Hand wash recommended
- No returns — all sales final
