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Cup and saucer (plain)
Cup and saucer (plain)
Supplementary product information
Supplementary product information
Production area: Okayama Prefecture
Size【Cup】：
・(Height) 60mm
・(Diameter) 85mm
・(Including handle) 110mm
Size【Saucer】：
・(Height) 15mm
・(Diameter) 140mm
Capacity: Approximately 200mL
Material: Pottery
Electronic devices: Not dishwasher safe / Microwave △ (Light warming is possible)
【Before Use】
As this is made from natural clay, the surface has fine irregularities where oils 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 color staining will inevitably occur on cups and similar items when used with coffee and other beverages.
【After Use】
Dish detergent may be used, but please wash as soon as possible. After washing, we recommend allowing it to air dry naturally before storing.
【About Color Staining】
Coffee, tea, and other items with strong pigments will gradually cause staining on the vessel. For concerning stains, please try oxygen bleach. Also, please do not use boiling water when using. Bizen-yaki is pottery that is sensitive to sudden temperature changes.
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Bizen pottery cup & saucer. This is a plain type that allows you to simply enjoy the fired colors.
Bizen pottery is made using a technique of firing the clay itself, and it is said that the breathing surface of the vessel has the effect of mellowing coffee. For this reason, it is not uncommon for people to "drink their daily coffee from Bizen pottery." While this comes as a saucer set, the saucer can also be used to serve small sweets or as a dessert plate on its own.
※The fired finish of Bizen pottery varies greatly depending on the kiln temperature, conditions, and type of clay, and may also differ significantly depending on the placement within the kiln. No two pieces have the same fired finish. The images shown are examples of fired finishes, so please understand that the colors and patterns will not be identical.
Additionally, the color of the vessel may change with use. Please understand this as part of the unique character of Bizen pottery.
The History of Bizen Pottery
Bizen pottery is said to have originated when the production methods of Sue pottery (sueki) from the Kofun period gradually developed, and everyday items such as bowls, plates, and roof tiles were produced during the Heian period. By the Kamakura period, pottery with the characteristic reddish-brown fired surface that we see today began to be created.
Characteristics of Bizen ware
We use a clay called "hiyose," which is earth excavated from rice fields and mixed with mountain soil and black soil, creating an iron-rich clay. Without using glaze, the pieces are 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 "kihen" (natural firing effects) are each unique, with no two pieces being identical.
Bizen ware manufacturing process
In Bizen-yaki pottery, where the clay itself becomes the vessel, the selection and preparation of clay is crucial, and the clay's characteristics become the individuality of each kiln or artisan. After shaping on a potter's wheel or by hand-building, the pieces are naturally dried and fired in climbing kilns or electric kilns. The firing of Bizen-yaki is typically done using split red pine wood.
Bizen ware
Bizen pottery is produced in the area around Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture. Along with Seto, Tokoname, Tanba, Shigaraki, and Echizen, it is counted as one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns. Bizen pottery is formed from high-quality clay, dried, then fired without glazing or painting, which brings out the natural character of the clay. The firing effects include goma, sangiri, and hidasuki patterns, which are created by 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.