Koichi Furuya / Furuya Pottery | Iron Scattering Apple Small Bowl

This is an "Iron Scattering Apple Bowl" by ceramic artist Koichi Furuya, whose studio is located in Shigaraki. This cute little apple-shaped bowl is a convenient size for main dishes or side dishes.

Shigaraki is known as a place that produces high-quality clay. The traditional techniques cultivated over a long history have been passed down to the present day. It is counted as one of the six ancient kilns of Japan.

Furuya Pottery has long been a leader in Shigaraki pottery. It enhances any dish and can be used freely and without hesitation. Every day, he works on creating elegant and warm "white powdered tableware."
[The stem part is very cute]

For a fun dinner table

Arrange some cute apple-shaped dishes on the table and your dining table is sure to be a fun one. You can choose from two sizes of apple bowls: large and small.
[Left: Apple small bowl, Right: Mini apple small bowl]

White tableware made from powdered powder

Koichi Furuya's powdered pottery has a gentle, soft and very tasteful appearance. The clay is shaped from red clay, then coated with white mud and glaze before being fired. At Furuya Seitosho, we use our own blend of specially selected "soil" and "glaze." All our products are handmade.

Enhances the food

The black dots of iron found here and there on the white, powdered pottery, known as tetsusan, add to the richness of the pottery. In addition, the burnt red soil peeking out from underneath the powdered coating adds a touch of elegance. The white tableware with iron powder is elegant yet unobtrusive, enhancing the flavor of the food.

Two firings

It is generally said that powder-glazed ware is weak and absorbent, making it prone to stains. For this reason, Furuya Pottery performs two firings, the bisque firing and the final firing. By doing this twice, the powder-drawn finish will remain intact, but its strength will increase and it will be less likely to stain. This process, which spares no effort or time, comes from Furuya's desire for people to "feel free to use lots of tableware that will enhance the flavor of their food."

Furuya Seitosho Koichi Furuya Furuya Seitosho has a workshop in Shigaraki-cho, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. Koichi Furuya is the third generation owner. He has been making pottery for generations, focusing on "white tableware" that enhances food and can be used freely on a daily basis. His soft and warm "Kohiki white tableware" made with his own clay and glaze has fans all over the country and fascinates many people.
Click here for a list of works by Koichi Furuya (Furuya Ceramics)

[Commitment to white tableware] (Quoted from the Furuya Ceramics website)
White tableware brings out the best in any dish and can be used freely and generously. We work every day to create elegant and warm "powdered white Japanese tableware." Clay is essential in making "white Japanese tableware." We carefully cultivate our own unique clay, which we then use to mold on the potter's wheel and into tatara clay. The gentle, rustic earthenware flavor that peeks out from beneath the surface of the pottery gives it great depth. We hope you will use our Japanese tableware in your daily life and experience the warmth it brings. If you enjoyed it, I would be more than happy.
[Photo of our visit to the studio] We were kindly shown around. Each piece is carefully crafted.


This small apple-shaped iron-scattered bowl by ceramicist Koichi Furuya is a cute apple-shaped bowl. It is a convenient size for main dishes and side dishes.

[Product name] Iron powder apple small bowl
[Size (approx.)] W152 x D130 x H68mm
[Capacity (approximately 80%)] 280ml
Weight (approx.): 298g
[Material] Ceramic (made with a unique blend of clay and glaze)
[Country of Origin] Made in Japan

● Before you purchase
・Even if the product is the same, each one is handmade by the artist, so there may be individual differences in size, weight, color, unevenness, shape, etc. Please enjoy these as the unique characteristics of each product, which is one of a kind in the world.
・Please use the size and weight specifications as a guide only.
・Ame glaze is a glaze that tends to produce differences in color shade. There are individual differences, ranging from light brown to nearly black. Thank you for your understanding.
- There may be pinholes, crazing, uneven glaze or flow.
Please be aware of the above before making your purchase.

● Handling Instructions
・Microwave oven ○ Dishwasher × Dish dryer × Oven × Direct flame ×
When you first start using it, wash it lightly with detergent and use it as is.
- Boiling the product in rice washing water can help prevent stains, but please be aware that the color may change until it is completely dry.
・When serving oily or dark-colored foods, quickly soak the plate in water to moisten it before using, which will help prevent stains.
- Because it is absorbent, it may turn grey or develop spots when soaked in water, but please rest assured that it will return to its original state once it dries completely.
・After use, dry thoroughly before storing. This will prevent mold and stains.
- The bottom has been treated, but please use a mat or something similar just in case.