Rice Bowl HARU(Spring) | Mino Ware
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Simple and gentle appearance
A rice bowl decorated with a pine needle pattern using a technique called zogan. 
The pine needle pattern on the surface of the rustic pottery has a nostalgic yet modern feel to it. The warm atmosphere of earthenware means you can use it for a long time without getting tired of it. 
Enjoy your delicious meal
It has a wide mouth and a sturdy and stable shape, which is great for foodies. You can also enjoy ochazuke topped with grilled salmon and rice with egg. 
It's also great to use as a small bowl for juicy side dishes, such as green vegetable ohitashi or fried vegetables. It can also be used as a dessert cup by filling it with rounded ice cream or shiratama zenzai. 
| Size | Diameter approx. 13.0-13.2cm Height approx. 6.6cm |
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| Weight | Approx. 212g |
| Material | Pottery |
| Microwave Dishwasher |
Microwave ○ Dishwasher ○ |
| Open fire Oven |
Open fire × Oven × |
| Kiln manufacturer's recommended maintenance | ・Since it has been treated to prevent water leakage, sealing is not necessary. ・After using the utensils, wash them as soon as possible and dry them thoroughly. Insufficient drying may cause mold and odors. - For stains such as tea stains, please use commercially available bleach and rinse thoroughly. Please avoid soaking and washing. ・Please wash separately from hardware and hard tableware. This may cause chipping or damage. |
| 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. ・Recommended for those who want to enjoy the warm texture that is unique to handmade products, each with a different look. ・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. |
About the style and atmosphere
Zogan is created by carving out a piece of soil and filling the dented areas with different colored soil to create a pattern. Pine needles have long been thought to bring good luck because even when they wither and fall, they still form a pair. It would also be a good gift for a celebratory event such as a wedding. Because it is handmade, there may be some color shading, scratches, etc. We hope you enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime encounter, where no two items are the same. 
The back side may not be engraved as shown in the photo. Please note that it is not possible to specify. 
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Mino ware
Pottery produced in the Tono region of Gifu Prefecture (Tajimi City, Toki City, Kani City, Toki District), which is the largest pottery industry in Japan. It is a collection of kilns with different areas of expertise, and is characterized by a wide variety of products, from everyday pottery to ceramics.
Kiln owner's recommendation for maintenance
-After use, wash the pot as soon as possible, dry it thoroughly, and store it in a dry place. Insufficient drying may cause mold and odor.
Product Characteristics/Handling Precautions
-There may be pinholes, patterns, and colors may vary.
-The surface of the items may have very small "black spots" or "paint splashes" or "pinholes that do not reach the base of the items.
-This product is recommended for those who want to enjoy the warm texture of handmade products with a different look and feel for each piece.
-The surface of the glaze may be cracked during use, but this is not a crack or breakage and will not interfere with its use.
-Prices are subject to review and revision by artists and potters.
What you need to know before purchasing
-The charm of handmade items lies in the fact that no two items are exactly alike, with pinholes, penetrations, distortions, and the like, and that the colors, size, and shape of each piece vary slightly from one to another.
-The coloring, size, and shape of each piece is slightly different, and the charm of handmade items lies in the fact that they are not exactly the same.
-The finish is relatively uniform, but because it is handmade, there are individual differences in shape, size, color, and so on. Uneven color/uneven firing Because the glaze is applied by hand, the glaze may not be applied evenly. The firing process is also uneven because the temperature varies depending on the firing location in the kiln.