• 備前焼の鳴瀧窯のコーヒーカップを手に持っている写真
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鳴瀧窯

Coffee cup (Nobori)

Coffee cup (Nobori)

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Supplementary product information

Production area: Okayama Prefecture
Size:
・(Height) 85mm
・(Diameter) 90mm
・(Including handle) 110mm
Capacity: Approximately 200mL
Material: Pottery
Electronic appliances: Not dishwasher safe / Microwave △ (Light warming is possible)

【Before use】
Due to its natural clay composition, 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 cups and similar items will inevitably develop color staining from coffee and other beverages.

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

【Regarding color staining】
Beverages with strong pigments such as coffee and tea will gradually cause staining on the vessel. For bothersome 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.

Bizen-yaki coffee cup.
This is a signature coffee cup from Narutaki Kiln, crafted with simplicity and ease of handling in mind, with particular attention to its lightweight feel. It is fired in a climbing kiln using continuous wood firing for a week. The firing color varies depending on the placement within the kiln and the intensity of the flames, making each piece unique in its coloration - one of the great charms of Bizen-yaki.

※The firing results of Bizen-yaki vary greatly depending on kiln temperature, conditions, and clay types, and can also differ significantly based on placement within the kiln during firing. No two pieces have identical firing results. The images shown are examples of firing patterns, so please understand that your piece will not have the same colors or patterns.
Additionally, the color of the vessel may change with use. Please appreciate this as part of the distinctive character of Bizen-yaki.

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The History of Bizen Pottery

Bizen pottery is said to have originated from the gradual development of Sue pottery (sueki) production techniques from the Kofun period, with the production of everyday utensils such as bowls, plates, 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

We use a clay called "hiyose," which is earth excavated from rice fields and mixed with mountain soil and black soil, containing iron content. Without using glaze, the pieces are fired at high temperatures of 1200-1300 degrees to create a tight, hard finish that results in a distinctive reddish-brown surface. The patterns created through "kiln transformation" are all 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 reflects the individuality of each kiln or artisan. After shaping on a potter's wheel or by hand-forming, 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. 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 painting or glazing, allowing the natural character of the clay to emerge beautifully. The firing creates 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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