A ceramic spoon holds temperature differently from metal — it does not conduct heat in the same way, and the weight sits differently in the hand. This one is made from Japanese pottery clay, shaped and fired individually, with the quiet surface quality that ceramic gives to everyday objects. Yuki Watanabe makes each piece by hand in Japan, working at a pace that allows full attention to every object. The result is a piece of everyday craft made to last and to be noticed in use. Japanese craft has shaped the way the world thinks about handmade objects, and a piece like this brings that tradition to your own table. Handmade in small numbers. Because each piece is formed by hand, no two are exactly alike, and the piece you receive will vary slightly from the one shown. Material: Pottery (ceramic) Made in Japan Artisan: Yuki Watanabe Size: 13.6 × 4.4 cm (5.4 × 1.7 in) Because each piece is individually made, slight variations in form and finish are the mark of a true handmade object.