The rim is decorated with a large Shippo pattern all the way around: The pattern of two connecting rings, called wachigai, is repeated in four directions, so the kanji character “shiho-tsunagi”, meaning "connecting in four directions" was used to describe this design. This kanji (四方) can also be read as “Shippou”, which is the same as the reading of the kanji 七宝, meaning Seven Treasures as a reference to precious stones in Buddhism. Because of the geometric flow effect of the intersecting circles, this pattern was used to symbolize endless peace and happiness.

The lower half of the bowl is simple white porcelain, but a spatula has been used to create large vertical dents on the surface to give the bowl a unique feel.