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Shinogi bowl, large

Shinogi bowl, large

Regular price $54.00
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Supplementary product information

Production area: Yamaguchi Prefecture
Size:
・(Diameter) 16.8cm
・(Height) 9cm
Material: Pottery

<Usage precautions>
・Microwave use is permitted. (Limited to warming purposes only.)
・When using a dishwasher, please arrange dishes so they do not touch each other (to prevent contact and damage between dishes.)
・Before using the vessel, soak it in water each time and allow it to absorb water thoroughly to prevent absorption of cooking liquids.
・Over time, the crazing will gradually develop color, but this patina is one of the characteristics of Hagi pottery, so please enjoy the transformation.
・As Hagi pottery absorbs moisture easily, please ensure it is completely dry before storing. Insufficient drying may cause mold.

Color

This is a stylish bowl featuring a ridged design.
The bowls stack well together, making them easy to store.
We recommend using them as noodle bowls for udon, ramen, and other dishes.
Available in two colors: "青萩釉" and "粉引紫".

※Since each piece is handcrafted, the size and appearance of individual bowls may vary slightly. Please understand this before placing your order.

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The history of Hagi ware

While it is said that the pottery came to be commonly called Hagi-yaki from the Meiji period onward, the history of Hagi-yaki dates back to the early Edo period. In Keicho 9 (1604), by the order of Mori Terumoto, the founder of the Hagi domain, the official kiln established by Korean potters Ri Shakuko and his younger brother Ri Kei is considered to be the beginning of Hagi-yaki.

Characteristics of Hagi ware

Hagi-yaki pottery is characterized by its soft texture that makes the most of the natural clay. Additionally, as the temperature drops after firing, cracks called "kan-nyū" appear on the surface due to the difference in shrinkage rates between the clay and glaze. One of the pleasures of using these pieces is watching the gradual color changes that occur in these cracks over time.

How to care for Hagi ware

Hagi ceramics are pottery that easily absorbs moisture. Before using the vessels, soak them in water each time and allow them to absorb water thoroughly, which will make them less likely to absorb juices from food. Also, after use, please store them only after they have completely dried.

Hagi ware

Hagi pottery is produced in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. This is the castle town of the Choshu Domain and the Mori family, which gave birth to notable figures such as Yoshida Shoin and Takasugi Shinsaku.
The "crazing" that appears on the surface of Hagi pottery causes its character to change the more it is used. These ever-changing expressions are called "Hagi no Nanabake" (Seven Transformations of Hagi) and represent one of the charms of Hagi pottery.