Furutani Seitosho Flower-shaped Bowl Dark Brown | Kobachi
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A Warm Appearance
This rust-glazed bowl features a lovely antique brown finish. 
The fluttering flower-shaped rim creates a charming atmosphere. The smooth, matte texture reveals the grain and unevenness of the clay in places. The rounded shape fits comfortably in your hand. 
For small bowls and soups
Perfect for small bowls on lighter days. It's also great as a small bowl for serving hot pot or a small bowl for simmered dishes. 
It's also useful as a bowl for serving hearty soups like pork miso soup and kenchinjiru. You can also use it as a bowl for granola or to serve fruit, making it a reliable companion from morning to night. 
| Size | Diameter: Approx. 11.5-12.0cm Height: 7.5cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 227g |
| Material | Ceramics |
| Microwave Dishwasher |
Microwave: Yes Dishwasher: No |
| Direct Flame Oven |
Direct Flame: No Oven: No |
| Recommended Maintenance from the Pottery Maker | ・When using for the first time, lightly wash with detergent and use as is. Because it is absorbent, it may turn gray or develop spots when submerged in water. However, please rest assured that it will return to its original state once it has completely dried. ・When serving oily or dark liquids, briefly dip it in water or hot water to moisten it before use to prevent stains. |
| Product Characteristics/ Handling Precautions |
・Boiling it in rice water or similar will help prevent stains, but please be aware that the color may change until it is completely dry. ・After use, dry it thoroughly before storing. This may cause mold and stains. ・Although the bottom has been treated, please use a mat or similar item as a precaution. ・As it is handmade, each piece will vary slightly in color, shape, size, thickness, etc. ・Pinholes and variations in pattern and color may be visible. ・As you use it, the color and texture may change over time, and crazing (cracks in the surface glaze) may occur. - Prices may be revised or adjusted depending on the artist or potter. |
Things to know before purchasing
The unique character of each piece of pottery is created by features not found in mass-produced items, such as spots, fading, uneven glaze, shading, and shape variations. Handmade pottery is not perfectly uniform, and each piece has slight variations in color, size, and shape, with pinholes, crazing, and distortion. The charm of handmade pottery lies in the fact that no two pieces are exactly alike. These are also the unique characteristics of handmade pottery, so enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime encounter. [Individual Differences] 
Since each piece is handmade, there may be individual differences in shape, size, thickness, etc. [Color Variations/Baking Variations] 
Since the glaze is applied by hand, the application may not be uniform. During firing, temperatures vary depending on the area of the kiln, resulting in uneven firing.
[Other Notes] 〇 Products that have passed inspection by the kiln owner or artist are inspected again before being delivered to customers.
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About the Series
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Furutani Seitosho - Koichi Furutani
Born in 1979 in Shigaraki Town, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture
Started pottery making at Furutani Seitosho in 2004
Specialty "Kohiki White Dishware" We work every day to create elegant, warm "Kohiki White Dishware" that enhances any dish. We also pay particular attention to the clay we use, using our own clay for pottery throwing and tatara molding. The clay is molded from red clay, then coated with white decorative mud, glazed, and fired. To ensure comfortable use and microwave-safety, no chemicals or liquid ceramic coatings are applied after firing. Instead, we repeat a double firing process called "honyaki" to make our tableware even more durable and of a quality that can be used safely in everyday life.
Our Thoughts on Tableware "The most important time in daily life" It's the time when the family gathers together to eat meals and relax over tea or coffee. We strive to create tableware that gently complements people's lives and enriches such moments. "Konohiki no Shiro" is a gentle, expressive white. It is a simple white that enhances any dish and can be used every day. Furthermore, the gentle, rustic pottery flavor that peeks out from beneath the surface of the tableware adds a great deal of depth to the piece. We would be extremely happy if you could enjoy the warmth of our Japanese tableware in your daily life.
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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.