Gohanbitu Rice Chest

Description

I am a Gohanbitu Rice Chest. The beauty lies within the grain. With a little work and patience you will find the treasure.

Curator’s Notes

The Gohanbitu Rice Chest is used as a container for keeping steamed rice warm at the table. Hatashikki’s handcrafted pieces combine traditional Japanese woodcraft and urushi lacquer techniques with modern designs. The Gohanbitu is a prime example of their approach to design with it’s unique zelkova wood grain that shines through a saturated red hue lacquer. As much as we try to accurately showcase a product through our photography online, we have to say that these images don’t do it justice. The Gohanbitu is such a showstopper and even more beautiful in person!

Gohanbitu Rice Chest was curated by Angélique Chmielewski

Designer/Maker

Maker: Hatashiki

Specifications

Dimensions:

8.3” (w) x 8.3” (l) x 3.5” (h) or 211mm (w) x 211mm (l) x 89mm (h)

Weight:

1.1 lbs or 0.5 kg

Materials: Zelkova wood

Details

• Handmade in Japan
• Exterior features a saturated red hue and the interior is brown
• Used to serve cooked steamed rice
• Wash in warm water after use and immediately dry with soft cloth
• Do not leave product in water for a long time
• Do not place in dish washer, microwave, oven or over direct flame
• Interior and exterior is coated with food safe, natural urushi lacquer
• Does not include red rice scoop featured in image