Japanese Cup Red Lines | Yunomi Shigaraki Ware
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Elegant look
A teacup with a somewhat retro feel. 
The vermilion lines, blue, and brown pictures stand out against the gentle yellowish brown color. The coarse clay that reveals pebbles and the iron powder that can be seen here and there are unique to Shigaraki ware. With its rough texture, you can feel the warmth of the soil itself. Please enjoy the unique texture. 
Relaxing tea time
Take a short break and enjoy a cup of hot green tea. Add your favorite sweets and your favorite tea time will begin. 
It's also great to serve as a small bowl with small side dishes, such as soaked greens. You can also use it as a dessert cup by adding vanilla ice cream or fruit. If you have a few of them, they will come in handy when you have guests or other gatherings. 
| Size | Diameter approx. 8.6-8.8cm Height approx. 7.2-7.4cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 113g |
| Capacity | About 80ml |
| Material | Ceramics |
| Microwave oven Dishwasher |
Microwave oven △ (Not recommended as it may accelerate deterioration.) Dishwasher × |
| Direct heat Oven |
Direct heat × Oven × |
| Recommended maintenance by the pottery | - Before use, soak the pottery in hot water to moisten it sufficiently. This prevents it from absorbing the bitterness of tea, food juices, or grease, and helps avoid stains. ・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 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 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Because the rough soil is used, many stone gobs are seen, but this is one of the characteristics of Shigaraki ware.
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
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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.
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 tiny holes. 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 tiny holes, cracked patterns, 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.