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Mino-yaki Jinbei Namama Rice Bowl Pair Gift Set 13cm
In Japan, the whale shark — known as jinbe-zame (ジンベエザメ) — is one of the most beloved creatures of the deep. Gentle, enormous, and spotted with the kind of quiet wonder that makes people travel across the world to swim alongside one, it has inspired Japanese artists and ceramicists for generations. This Mino-yaki Jinbei Namama Rice Bowl Pair Gift Set brings that wonder to your table — two beautifully matched bowls, each featuring whale sharks, dolphins, and fish swimming through the ocean in a soft blue palette on a textured Namama glaze exterior.
The Craft — Mino Ware & Namama Glaze
These bowls are handcrafted using Mino-yaki (美濃焼) — a ceramic tradition from Gifu Prefecture, Japan, with over 1,300 years of history, responsible for roughly 50% of all pottery produced in Japan. The exterior is finished in a Namama glaze: a crinkled, wave-like texture that catches light the way the ocean does at the surface — alive, slightly unpredictable, and quietly beautiful. The ocean motif is hand-applied, which means minor variations between the two bowls are a mark of authentic handcraft, not imperfection. No two sets are exactly alike.
A Pair Made for Gifting — and for Every Morning
At 13cm in diameter, each bowl is ideal for rice, miso soup, small donburi dishes, or anything you’d like to eat from something beautiful. The pair set arrives in a teal Jinbei-branded gift box — elegant, ready to give, and impossible to wrap badly. Perfect for housewarmings, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and anyone who loves Japan, the ocean, or simply having a beautiful pair of bowls that make breakfast feel like something worth lingering over. Whether you’re gifting to a couple, a friend, or treating yourself — this is the one.
Product Specifications:
- Bowl: φ13cm x 7.4cm (per bowl)
- Set of 2 bowls
- Made in Japan — Gifu Prefecture
- Materials: Mino-yaki porcelain with Namama textured glaze
- Motif: Jinbei (whale shark), dolphins, and fish in blue glaze on cream
- Gift box included: teal Jinbei presentation box (26.8 x 14.5 x 7.5cm)
- Dishwasher safe
- Microwave safe
- Not suitable for oven, stovetop, or direct flame
- Lead-free glaze — food safe
Notes:
- Packaging: imported directly from Japan — instructions may be in Japanese only
- Images shown are only a representation. The packaging and actual product may slightly difference for the photos.
- Due to the nature of pottery, the colour and size may vary slightly, please enjoy the unique appearance of each piece.
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Q: What is a Jinbei bowl?
A: Jinbei (ジンベエ) is the Japanese name for whale shark — specifically ‘jinbe-zame’ (ジンベエザメ), meaning ‘whale shark in a jinbe garment’ (a reference to the spotted pattern). This bowl features the jinbei whale shark as its central motif, alongside dolphins and fish, painted in blue on a textured Namama glaze exterior. The name appears on the base of each bowl in traditional Japanese script.
Q: What is Namama glaze?
A: Namama is a textured glaze technique used in Mino Ware ceramics. The name refers to the crinkled, wave-like surface texture achieved during firing — a surface that catches light in a way that feels alive and organic. On the Jinbei bowls, the Namama texture creates a softly rippled background that enhances the ocean motif, making the whale sharks and dolphins feel as though they are moving through water.
Q: What is Mino-yaki?
A: Mino-yaki (Mino Ware) is a ceramic tradition from Gifu Prefecture, Japan, with over 1,300 years of history. It accounts for roughly 50% of all pottery produced in Japan and is known for its exceptional quality, range of glaze styles, and durability for everyday use. These bowls are handcrafted using Mino-yaki earthenware.
Want to learn more about the craft behind this bowl? Read our guide:What is Mino-yaki? A Guide to Japan's Most Celebrated Ceramic Tradition .
Q: Are the bowls dishwasher and microwave safe?
A: Yes. The Mino-yaki Jinbei Namama Rice Bowls are dishwasher safe and microwave safe. However, hand washing is recommended to protect the ceramic glaze and finish. They are not suitable for oven use, direct flame, or stovetop. Lead-free glaze — completely food safe.
Q: Does the pair set come gift-ready?
A: Yes. The two bowls arrive in the Jinbei-branded teal presentation gift box (26.8 x 14.5 x 7.5cm) — elegant, ready to give, and no extra wrapping needed. Perfect for housewarming gifts, wedding presents, couple gifts, and anyone who loves Japanese ceramics or ocean design.
