Straight sided dipping bowls/cups by ceramic master Tetsuya Kowari from March 2026.

While humble in size, Kowari’s specialised design and glazing technique make this vessel a feast for the eyes. 

Colour variations range from deep greens, warm oranges and sparkling bright blue, while gestural indentations and generous drips create alluring surfaces that occupy the beholder.

Traditionally, soba choko are used for dipping cold noodles into sauce, but this shape as versatile enough to be used as a cup, for rice, soup, or even dessert.

We have six in this series - sold individually but ideal in sets.

dimensions
height: 6cm 
diameter: 9.5cm
base: 5cm
weight: 175g

Nb. this work is handmade and measurements are approximate.

Ceramic bowl/cup.
Oribe-ware.
Handmade in Japan.

See our full selection of work by Tetsuya Kowari.

Tetsuya Kowari produces extraordinary vessels that seem almost too sculptural to use but are in fact are all highly functional. These are pieces designed for daily use, or simply for daily contemplation of their incredible aesthetic.

Kowari creates his pieces in a wood fired anagama kiln in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka Prefecture, and the DEA Store is the official stockist of Tetsuya Kowari work in Australia.

Read more about Tetsuya Kowari.