{"product_id":"large-white-urushi-walnut-carved-bowl","title":"Large White Urushi Walnut Carved Bowl (OUT OF STOCK)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am a Large White Urushi Walnut Carved Bowl. The depth of my soul may be a vast empty space, but what makes me complete is what you decide to do with me.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCurator's Notes \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe ideal ratio for tableware is probably somewhere along the lines of half vessel and half food. Instead of filling it with just your own thoughts, you leave half for someone else. The existence of white space allows others to add new thoughts, so you must hold yourself back and avoid creating too much”. - Ryuji Mitani \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe often think of this quote by Mitani-san from his latest concept book when looking at his larger vessels that can easily read as ‘sculptural art’. It reminds us that the possibilities for their function in daily life is as deep and limitless as our imaginations. A large carved wood bowl is ideal for a mountain of greens but it’s really this bowl’s earthy-toned urushi lacquer that gives it the perfect neutral backdrop for serving virtually any food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge White Urushi Walnut Carved Bowl was curated by Stevenson Aung\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigner\/Maker \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker: \u003c\/b\u003eRyuji Mitani\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigner: \u003c\/b\u003eRyuji Mitani\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/b\u003e13.4” (w) x 13.6” (l) x 3.3\" (h) or 340mm (w) x 345mm (l) x 85m (h)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e1.3 lb or 0.6 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e Japanese walnut wood, Food-safe lacquer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Matsumoto, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft bevelled edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures Ryuji Mitani's signature on the bottom of the bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not soak urushi lacquered pieces in water for prolonged periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash with a soft sponge and mild dish soap. Rinse with warm water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe with a cloth and dry well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach piece is unique and will have variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrushi lacquer will patina and change in texture and color with time and use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ryuji Mitani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45446318031094,"sku":"RM-319 (6305)","price":2850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/5843\/files\/RyujiMitani_LargeWhiteUrushiWalnutCarvedBowl_Featured_41a35b74-b3c3-4bde-a23b-7e611d2d8ed8.jpg?v=1697047048","url":"https:\/\/nalatanalatasavings.com\/products\/large-white-urushi-walnut-carved-bowl","provider":"Nalata Nalata","version":"1.0","type":"link"}