Mug AKI(Autum) Gray | Mino Ware
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Simple and gentle appearance
A simple mug with a pine needle pattern created using a technique called zogan. 
``Zougan'' is a method of creating patterns by carving out soil and filling the hollowed areas with different colored soil. The pine needle pattern on the surface of the simple pottery is both nostalgic and somewhat modern. The warm atmosphere of earthenware means you can use it for a long time without getting tired of it. 
From everyday use to hospitality
Large size with plenty of space. You can also enjoy the sweet cafe au lait with plenty of milk. 
It's also great for soups such as minestrone and potage. For breakfast, feel free to enjoy instant miso soup in a mug. Perfect for those times. You'll be able to spend your hectic morning comfortably. 
| Size | Diameter approx. 9.5-9.7cm (including handle approx. 12.2-12.4cm) Height approx. 8.0cm Capacity approx. 290ml (8th minute) |
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| Weight | Approx. 232g |
| Material | Pottery |
| Microwave Dishwasher |
Microwave ○ Dishwasher ○ |
| Open fire Oven |
Open fire × Oven × |
| Kiln manufacturer's recommended maintenance | ・Before use, soak in water for a while. When you receive it, stains and dirt will be less likely to enter. ・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. |
Things you should know before purchasing
What creates the expression of a 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 difference】 
Because each piece is handmade, there are individual differences in shape, size, and thickness. [Uneven color/uneven baking] 
The glaze is carefully applied one by one by hand, so 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As shown in the photo, there are some areas where the color is strong, but there is no problem with using it. 〇Products that have passed inspection by the pottery and artist are inspected again and delivered to the customer.
■For more information, please see here. Characteristics of items and things you should understand when purchasing
About series development
This product comes in different colors. 
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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.