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This shallow bowl pairs a radiating carved pattern with a deep blue glaze, giving the surface rich texture and subtle color variation.

Its compact form is well suited for rice, side dishes, desserts, and small appetizers. Made in Japan, it brings a refined traditional accent to both casual and elevated table settings.

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About this product

  • Color: Deep blue with near-black exterior and muted olive-gray accents
  • Dimensions: 4.25 in diameter × 1.5 in height
  • Shape: Small shallow round bowl with a low circular foot
  • Design: Blue radial interior detail on a dark background
  • Country of origin: Japan

Product Overview

Make a small side dish feel intentional with the MS54-F blue shallow bowl. Narrow blue rays spread across its dark interior, creating a detailed backdrop for pale, green or golden ingredients. The near-black exterior keeps the color concentrated around the food, while a low circular foot gives the compact form a defined base. Made in Japan, the bowl measures 4.25 inches in diameter and 1.5 inches high. It suits a separate serving of rice, a vegetable accompaniment or a small dessert rather than the deeper presentation of a noodle bowl. Pair it with a broad dinner plate for a composed place setting, or use it beside lighter blue-and-white pieces when you want a stronger contrast. The radial pattern remains visible around a centered serving.

Overhead view of a dark shallow bowl with bright blue radial interior lines and muted olive-gray details.

Blue rays against a dark ground

The interior pattern radiates from a small central area toward the rim, with vivid blue lines separated by darker olive-gray sections. Reflections across the detailed surface emphasize the changes in color and texture without adding a separate printed illustration. Outside, the near-black wall stays comparatively quiet. A plain pale plate highlights that dark silhouette, while another radial-pattern piece can repeat the visual rhythm in a larger serving shape.

Dark blue radial-pattern shallow bowl holding sliced cucumber and wakame salad sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Keep the accompaniment distinct

Thin cucumber slices and dark wakame create a light vegetable side, with sesame seeds adding a contrasting detail. A centered arrangement leaves some of the blue rays visible around the food. Keeping this accompaniment in its own small bowl separates it from rice, grilled food or a larger noodle course. For a dessert setting, the same compact shape can hold a small sweet course, with the dark finish providing a strong backdrop for lighter ingredients.

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MS54-F High oblique empty bowl Current product 4¼″ Blue Radial-Pattern Shallow Bowl — Made in JapanMS54-F Ceramic Bowl — 8 fl. oz., Product view 5¼″ Blue Floral Patchwork Shallow Bowl — 8 fl. oz.TN555-AS Ceramic Bowl — 10 fl. oz., Product view 5″ Pale Blue & White Ceramic Bowl — 10 fl. oz.MS55-SF
Price$4.80 $3.59 $6.09
Color Deep blue with near-black exterior and muted olive-gray accents White with blue flowers and pale peach accents White with pale blue mottling and a dark blue-gray rim
Diameter 4.25 in 5.25 in 5.0 in
Height 1.5 in 1.5 in 2.0 in
Shape Small shallow round bowl with a low circular foot Shallow round bowl with a low circular foot Low round bowl with a circular foot
Pattern Blue radial interior detail on a dark background Blue floral and geometric patchwork interior; plain white exterior Pale blue mottled interior with blue-gray and dark rim bands
Country of Origin Japan — Japan
Material — Ceramic Ceramic
Capacity — 8 fl. oz. 10 fl. oz.