also: かなわん
noun
small metal bowl
A small bowl made of metal, often used for serving food or as a container. The cross-reference to 椀 suggests it is a metal version of a wooden bowl.
See also: 椀
この金椀は汁物を入れるのにちょうどいい。
This small metal bowl is just right for serving soup.
椀 typically refers to a wooden bowl, while 金椀 specifically denotes a metal one.
Compound of 金 (metal) and 椀 (bowl). The reading かなまり is a straightforward combination, while かなわん may reflect an older or dialectal reading of 椀.