Wooden serving dish with lid | Vintage and rare from Japan

Hangiri (a traditional Japanese wooden bowl)

It is used in Japanese cuisine to mix sushi rice.

Coated with Japanese varnish in an autumn leaf design

• The bowl is also known as "Handai".
• It is used to absorb excess moisture from freshly cooked rice and allow it to cool quickly to achieve the perfect texture.
• Traditional vessels are usually made from water-resistant Japanese cypress wood (Sawara Cypress).
• It should only be hand-washed and thoroughly dried before storage. Avoid using chemical detergents or leaving it in direct sunlight.