Traditional patterns that have been popular in Japan for a long time The glaze that drips from the rim gives this soba choko a rich and flavorful look. The Tokusa pattern drawn in brown and blue creates a lively atmosphere. It has a moist texture with some rough spots and a rustic earthy feel. It has a somewhat nostalgic appearance and adds a peaceful touch to your dining table. A cup that can be used in various ways The charm of soba choko is its size! Not only can it be used for soba and somen noodles, but it can also be used as a cup for tea or coffee. It's also great to serve with a little side dish, like sticky okra and yams. As a dessert cup, ice cream is topped with brown sugar syrup. Depending on how you use it, you can enjoy using it in a variety of ways. Size Diameter approx. 8.3-8.7cmHeight approx. 6.8-7.3cm Weight Approx. 173g Capacity Approx. 120ml Material Pottery MicrowaveDishwasher Microwave ×Dishwasher × Direct heatOven Direct heat ×Oven If you use it after soaking it with enough water, it will be less likely to get brown stains or stains. ・After using the utensils, wash them as soon as possible and dry them thoroughly. Insufficient drying may cause mold and odors. ・If you are concerned about stains such as tea stains or stains, please use kitchen bleach. Product characteristics/Handling precautions ・As it is handmade, there may be individual differences in color, shape, size, thickness, etc. ・There may be pinholes, and there may be differences in the pattern, color, etc.・Penetration (cracks in the surface glaze) may occur during the firing process, but this is not a crack or damage. Therefore, there is no problem in using it. ・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 differences] Because each piece is handmade, there are individual differences in shape, size, and thickness. [Uneven color/uneven baking] Because the glaze is applied by hand, it may not be applied evenly, resulting in uneven coloring. During firing, the temperature varies depending on the location of the kiln, resulting in uneven firing. [Other notes] 〇Products that have passed inspection by the pottery and artist are inspected again and delivered to the customer. About other series developments = ■You can also view Seto ware here. Please find your favorite.Seto ware list page Seto ware Seto ware is a general term for pottery made mainly in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, which is a rare production area in Japan where both pottery and porcelain are fired. Ceramics are characterized by decorations that make full use of glazes, as exemplified by the country's traditional craft "Akatsu ware," while porcelain is decorated with beautiful blue colors using a pigment called Gosu, typified by "Seto Sometsuke ware." It's a feature. There is such a wide variety of pottery that it is said that "There is nothing that cannot be made in Seto."