A tasteful appearance This deep bowl features the traditional Mishima pattern. The flowers arranged in a circle, stamped with a stamp-like seal, are heartwarming. The handcrafted patterns, applied one by one, highlight the artisan's craftsmanship. Its smooth texture and the fact that it’s lighter than it looks are delightful features. Its rustic design will blend seamlessly into your everyday life. For your everyday meals Squeeze a little lemon over crispy, juicy fried chicken. It's also perfect with soupy dishes like simmered yellowtail or meat and potato stew. It's also great for serving chilled udon noodles with plenty of grated daikon radish, oyakodon (chicken and egg rice bowls), and more! Since it's stackable, you'll want to have a few for your family and guests. Size Diameter: Approx. 20.0-20.5cmHeight: Approx. 5.5-6.0cm Weight Approx. 377g Material Ceramics MicrowaveDishwasher Microwave: Yes (for warming only)Dishwasher: Yes Direct FlameOven Direct Flame: NoOven: No Recommended Maintenance from the Pottery Maker - After use, wash and dry the dish thoroughly as soon as possible. Insufficient drying can lead to mold and odor. Product Characteristics/Handling Precautions ・Because each piece is handmade, there are slight variations in color, shape, size, thickness, and other characteristics. ・As you use it, the color and texture will change over time. ・Pinholes and variations in pattern and color may be found. ・Recommended for those who enjoy the warm texture unique to handmade items, each with its own unique character. ・Prices may be subject to revision or adjustment by the artist or potter. Things to Know Before Purchasing The unique character of each piece is created by features not found in mass-produced items, such as spots, fading, uneven glaze, shading, and shape warping. The charm of handmade pottery lies in the fact that each piece is slightly different in color, size, and shape, and that they are not perfectly uniform. There are pinholes, crazing, or distortions. Enjoy the unique qualities of handmade pottery, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. [Individual Differences] Because each piece is handmade, there will be individual differences in shape, size, thickness, and color. [Color Variations/Firing Variations] Since the glaze is applied by hand, it may not be evenly applied. During firing, temperatures vary depending on the location of the kiln, resulting in uneven coloring. [Other Notes] Once products have passed inspection by the kiln or artist, they are inspected again before being delivered to customers.■For more information, please click here. Characteristics of Utsuwa and Things to Know When Purchasing About the Series ■You can also view Mino ware tableware here. We hope you find your favorite. Mino Ware List Page Mino Ware Pottery produced in the Tono region of Gifu Prefecture (Tajimi City, Toki City, Kani City, and Toki County), Japan's leading kiln-producing region. This region is home to kilns specializing in a wide variety of pottery, from everyday tableware to ceramic art.