Vintage Handmade Ceramic Edamame Bowl from Japan

This edamame bowl is a ceramic handmade piece that has been separated into 2 sections...the front holds the fresh edamame and the rear section is for the discarded empty shells. The bowl is shaped like an edamame and has a beautiful matte patina on it. On the bottom are four small legs to stand on. Was acquired in Japan in 2002 and is in excellent condition...hardly ever used, mostly just displayed as art. Measures 8.5" long. For the Japan collector, this is a gorgeous piece.