Utensils that give you a sense of warmth The rice bowl has a simple and cute look with the slowly fading painting. The size is easy to hold even for women's small hands. The smooth texture is moist and comfortable. The rich texture of the soil and the intrusions in places create a tasteful atmosphere. This is a pottery that will bring you a warm and gentle feeling and will accompany you in your daily life. Because it's something you use every day Not only glossy white rice, but also mixed grain rice and cooked rice look great. This is a rice bowl that you would want to choose as a companion for enjoying seasonal dishes such as chestnut rice and bean rice. It seems to be useful not only as a rice bowl, but also as a tray for holding hot pot dishes. It's also perfect for serving small side dishes for one person, such as fried tofu or boiled vegetables. Eating rice in your favorite utensils tastes even better than usual. Size Diameter approx. 12.0~12.3cmHeight approx. 5.8~6.2cm Weight Approx. 185g Material Ceramics MicrowaveDishwasher Microwave ×Dishwasher × Direct heatOven Direct heat ×Oven × Kiln manufacturer's recommended maintenance ・If you soak it in water for a while before use, it will prevent stains from getting in. ・After using the utensils, wash them as soon as possible and dry them thoroughly. Insufficient drying may cause mold and odors. Product characteristics/Handling precautions ・As it is handmade, there may be individual differences in color, shape, size, thickness, etc. ・There may be pinholes, and the pattern and color may differ. ・Penetration (cracks in the surface glaze) may occur during the use process, but this is not a crack or breakage, so there is no problem with use. ・Prices may be reviewed or revised depending on the artist or pottery. Things you should know before purchasing What creates the expression of pottery are spots, scratches, unevenness in the glaze, shading, and bending of the shape that cannot be seen in mass-produced products. The charm of handmade pottery is that it may have pinholes, intrusions, distortions, etc., and is not perfectly arranged, but each one is slightly different in color, size, and shape, and no two are exactly the same. Please enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime encounter as these are the unique characteristics of handmade pottery. 【Individual difference】 Because each piece is handmade, there are individual differences in shape, size, thickness, and pattern. [Uneven color/uneven baking] The glaze is carefully applied one by one by hand, so the glaze may not be applied evenly. During firing, the temperature varies depending on the location of the kiln, resulting in uneven firing. [Other notes] 〇There is a fine crack pattern called intrusion, but this is one of the characteristics of pottery, so there is no problem in using it. 〇Some items have glaze pools as shown in the photo. 〇Products that have passed inspection by the pottery and artist are inspected again and delivered to the customer. About series development This pottery also has different patterns. ■Others, list page. Minami Kiln list page ■You can also view other Mino ware here. Please find your favorite.Mino ware list page Minami Kiln Kudo Takumi Born in 1966 in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture 1988 Studied under his father, Rikuo Kudo, at the family business, MinamiKiln. 1991 Completed Tajimi Ceramic Design Institute 2005 Certified as Mino ware traditional craftsman Celebrating 50 years since its founding in Dachi-cho, Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, a major Mino-yaki production area, MinamiKiln is a workshop that primarily produces handmade pottery such as Oribe, Shino, Kohiki, Akae, and Annan-style Gosu-e.