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Mug (Nobori)

Mug (Nobori)

₩60,000
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Supplementary product information

Production area: Okayama Prefecture
Size:
・(Height) 90mm
・(Diameter) 70mm
Capacity: Approximately 150mL
Material: Pottery
Electronic appliances: Not dishwasher safe / Microwave △ (Light warming is possible)

【Before use】
As this is made from natural clay, the surface has fine irregularities where oil and moisture can easily penetrate.
To prevent this as much as possible, we recommend soaking in water for about 30 minutes before use if possible. Please note that cups and similar items will inevitably develop color staining from coffee and other beverages.

【After use】
Dish detergent may be used, but please wash as soon as possible. After washing, we recommend allowing to air dry naturally before storing.

【About color staining】
Coffee, tea, and other strongly pigmented beverages will gradually cause staining deposits on the vessel. For bothersome staining, please try oxygen-based bleach. Also, please do not use boiling water when using. Bizen pottery is ceramics that are sensitive to sudden temperature changes.

A large Bizen-yaki mug cup with a generous capacity of 300mL.
Despite its size, it feels surprisingly light to hold, which is a delightful feature for a large mug cup.
Perfect for enjoying a milk-rich café au lait while working at your desk... You can focus on your tasks without having to get up frequently for refills.

※The firing characteristics of Bizen-yaki vary greatly depending on the kiln temperature, conditions, and type of clay used, and can also differ significantly based on the placement within the kiln. No two pieces have identical firing patterns. The images show examples of firing variations, so please understand that the color and patterns will not be identical.
Additionally, the color of the vessel may change with use. Please appreciate this as a unique characteristic of Bizen-yaki's distinctive charm.

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The History of Bizen Ware

Bizen-yaki is said to have originated from the gradual development of Sue-ki pottery production methods from the Kofun period, with the production of daily utensils such as bowls, dishes, and roof tiles beginning in the Heian period. By the Kamakura period, pottery with the characteristic reddish-brown fired surface that we see today began to be produced.

Characteristics of Bizen ware

Clay containing iron called "hiyose," which is a mixture of soil excavated from rice fields, mountain soil, and black soil, is used. Without using glaze, the pottery is fired at high temperatures of 1200-1300 degrees to create a hard, fired finish that results in a distinctive reddish-brown surface. The patterns created through "kiln transformation" are each unique, with no two pieces being alike.

Bizen ware manufacturing process

In Bizen pottery, where the clay itself becomes the vessel, the selection and preparation of clay is crucial, and the clay's character defines the individuality of each kiln and artisan. After shaping with a potter's wheel or hand-building techniques, the pieces are naturally dried and fired in climbing kilns or electric kilns. The firing of Bizen pottery is typically done using split red pine wood.

Bizen ware

Bizen pottery is produced in the area around Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture. It is counted as one of Japan's representative Six Ancient Kilns along with Seto, Tokoname, Tamba, Shigaraki, and Echizen. Bizen pottery is shaped from high-quality clay, dried, and then fired without painting or glazing, allowing the natural character of the clay to emerge beautifully. The firing effects create distinctive patterns such as goma, sangiri, and hidasuki, which result from the way pieces are arranged in the kiln and the components of ash and straw that adhere during firing, ensuring that no two pieces have identical patterns.

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