{"product_id":"rice-grain-tea-or-rice-bowls","title":"Rice Grain Tea or Rice Bowls - 4.5\" Diam.","description":"\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAEQAA\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003e\"Rice grain\" or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-processed=\"true\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003elinglong\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eporcelain is a traditional Chinese style of pottery featuring\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmark data-processed=\"true\" class=\"HxTRcb\"\u003esmall, rice-shaped perforations cut into the clay while wet\u003c\/mark\u003e. These holes are filled with translucent glaze and fired, creating clear \"windows\" that glow when held to light. Often blue and white, these delicate, fragile bowls represent high-temperature fired, skilled craftsmanship.\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"NzBdFd_5l,NzBdFd_5m\" class=\"uJ19be notranslate\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=NzBdFd_5k\/TKHnVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-processed=\"true\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi734K67LiSAxWfGFkFHYzqNqUQye0OegQIARAC\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=NzBdFd_5k\/C5gNJc;aria-label=NzBdFd_5k\/bOjMyf;class=NzBdFd_5k\/UpSNec\" class=\"rBl3me IWyTpf\" aria-label=\"Reddit (+4) - View related links\" data-icl-uuid=\"666d6dee-deb2-4300-b159-3d63672d634d\" data-amic=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-signal-inputs=\"scS1X=NzBdFd_5k\/scS1X\" data-animation-skip=\"\" class=\"Fwa2Od\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" class=\"wJwe6c\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" class=\"iFMVXd\"\u003eReddit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" class=\"IjM6od\"\u003e +4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003eKey details about these bowls:\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"NzBdFd_5v,NzBdFd_5w\" class=\"txxDge notranslate\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=NzBdFd_5u\/TKHnVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e\u003cbutton data-processed=\"true\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi734K67LiSAxWfGFkFHYzqNqUQye0OegQIAhAB\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=NzBdFd_5u\/C5gNJc;aria-label=NzBdFd_5u\/bOjMyf;class=NzBdFd_5u\/UpSNec\" class=\"rBl3me\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-icl-uuid=\"5453ac4c-ef97-4533-a158-3b6a0f4c575f\" data-amic=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" class=\"wiMplc ofC0Ud\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"12px\" width=\"12px\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M3.9 12c0-1.71 1.39-3.1 3.1-3.1h4V7H7c-2.76 0-5 2.24-5 5s2.24 5 5 5h4v-1.9H7c-1.71 0-3.1-1.39-3.1-3.1zM8 13h8v-2H8v2zm9-6h-4v1.9h4c1.71 0 3.1 1.39 3.1 3.1s-1.39 3.1-3.1 3.1h-4V17h4c2.76 0 5-2.24 5-5s-2.24-5-5-5z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-processed=\"true\" class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAA\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eProduction Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDespite the name, rice grains are not typically baked into the clay. Instead, artisans meticulously carve out small, rice-shaped holes in the leather-hard clay, which are then filled with a clear or bluish, glassy glaze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAQ\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen finished, the bowl has a blue and white design, with the rice-shaped, semi-transparent, or translucent \"eyes\" acting as windows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAg\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eName Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKnown as \"rice grain\" or \"rice eye\" porcelain (\u003cem data-processed=\"true\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003elinglong\u003c\/em\u003e), it is also sometimes called \"devil's work\" due to the high skill and labor involved in cutting the holes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAw\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eDesign Motifs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePatterns often include stylized bats for prosperity, dragons for protection, or the character \"gong\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQBA\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHistorically produced in Jingdezhen, China.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAMQBQ\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eUsage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThese bowls are generally for holding rice or tea and are often considered delicate. They are typically hand-washed only, and some, particularly older ones, should not be used in microwaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"NzBdFd_6i,NzBdFd_6j\" class=\"uJ19be notranslate\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=NzBdFd_6h\/TKHnVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003cbutton data-processed=\"true\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi734K67LiSAxWfGFkFHYzqNqUQye0OegQIAxAG\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"disabled=NzBdFd_6h\/C5gNJc;aria-label=NzBdFd_6h\/bOjMyf;class=NzBdFd_6h\/UpSNec\" class=\"rBl3me IWyTpf\" aria-label=\"Reddit (+8) - View related links\" data-icl-uuid=\"5e7ccbfe-efea-4115-a9d6-2fa935e32790\" data-amic=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-signal-inputs=\"scS1X=NzBdFd_6h\/scS1X\" data-animation-skip=\"\" class=\"Fwa2Od\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" class=\"wJwe6c\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" class=\"iFMVXd\"\u003eReddit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" class=\"IjM6od\"\u003e +8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Y3BBE\"\u003eThese bowls are often found in vintage collections and, while the traditional, hand-carved art is becoming rarer, they remain a staple of traditional Chinese tableware.\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"NzBdFd_6w,NzBdFd_6x\" class=\"uJ19be notranslate\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=NzBdFd_6v\/TKHnVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crilson Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51345189896509,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/3222\/2781\/files\/0_26fd9c56-8bfb-432c-aded-9cf81e1f1c92.jpg?v=1770482665","url":"https:\/\/sterlingplace.com\/products\/rice-grain-tea-or-rice-bowls","provider":"Sterling Place","version":"1.0","type":"link"}