Shibata Bowl Porcelain Japanese Butterfly and similar items

This is a Shibata Toki porcelain bowl from Japan, featuring a scallop edge and hand-painted with a butterfly and floral design. The word "Toki" in Japanese translates to "porcelain" in English. It is handmade and reflects Japanese culture. While the "Shibata" name might still be used in other industries, there is no active company currently known as "Shibata Toki" producing porcelain. It's known for its fine quality porcelain often featuring intricate designs with gold accents, typically considered vintage and collectible among collectors of Japan and China. Often decorated with floral patterns, cranes, or other traditional Japanese motifs, frequently with gold trim. But this bowl does not have gold trim decoration. This beautiful little bowl could be used to serve spices or cold sauces an accompaniment to Asian cuisine.