Elegant look A sake cup that feels the warmth of the earth. Although it is small, it has a sleek and smart appearance. The iron powder scattered throughout and the small crack patterns give it a tasteful look. The exquisite colors, including pale blue, red, and gray, are also attractive. Blissful evening drink time After pouring some chilled sake, enjoy some pickled squid as a snack. In autumn, how about a set of salt-grilled swordfish and hot sake? The nice thing about it is that it has a calm impression, so it goes well with any sake bottle. You'll be looking forward to the time you spend drinking in your favorite cup. Size Diameter approx. 5.5-5.8cmHeight approx. 5.3-5.8cm Weight Approx. 62g Capacity About 50ml Material Ceramics Microwave ovenDishwasher Microwave oven △ (Not recommended as it may accelerate deterioration.)Dishwasher × Direct heatOven Direct heat ×Oven × Recommended maintenance by the pottery - Before use, soak the pottery in hot water to moisten it sufficiently to prevent it from absorbing the bitterness of tea, the juices and greasiness of the food, and prevents stains from forming. ・After use, wash thoroughly and dry thoroughly before storing. Leaving it soaked in dirty water or not drying it enough can cause stains, discoloration, mold, and bad odors. ・The bottom surface has been treated, but if you find that the bottom is rough when you turn it over, please lightly rub it with fine sandpaper to make it smooth. Product characteristics/Handling precautions ・Although the bottom has been polished, please do not drag it on tables or other furniture. It may cause damage.・As it is water absorbent, water may ooze out. please note. ・If it has penetrations or if it is soaked in water or hot water, it may change color, but this is a characteristic of glaze, so there is no problem with the quality. ・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. ・Recommended for those who want to enjoy the warm texture that is unique to handmade products, each with a different look. ・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 item is handmade, there may be individual differences in shape, size, color, etc. [Uneven color/uneven baking] Since the glaze is applied one by one by hand, 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Some items have noticeable lines on the material. 〇Products that have passed inspection by the pottery and artist are inspected again and delivered to the customer. About series development This product comes in different colors. ■Others, list page. Please find your favorite. Shigaraki ware list page Shigaraki ware This ceramic is produced around Shigaraki-cho, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, and is one of the six oldest kilns in Japan. The rustic texture of the earth is appealing, making full use of the richness of nature. Because they use strong china clay, they are good at making large pottery like raccoon dog ornaments.
